Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 281,701 playable programmes from the BBC

Classic Serial: The Personal History of David Copperfield: 3: Miss Betsey Trotwood

on BBC Radio 4 FM

A ten-part dramatisation of Charles Dickens's novel.

David's mother has died and he is dispatched to London, at the age of 10, to fend for himself and work for Murdstone and Grinby. He runs away to Dover to seek his aunt. Dramatised by Betty Davies

Director Marilyn Imne.
Stereo

Contributors

Author:
Charles Dickens
Dramatised by:
Betty Davies
Director:
Marilyn Imre
David Copperfield:
Gary Cady
Betsey Trotwood:
Miriam Margolyes
Wilkins Micawber:
Harold Innocent
Mrs Micawber:
Sheila Hancock
Mr Dick:
David Bamber
Uriah Heep:
Phil Daniels
Mrs Heep:
Maria Charles
Mr Murdstone:
John Moffat
Miss Murdstone:
Auriol Smith
David Copperfield, as a boy:
Nicholas Gatt
Agnes:
Jane Whittenshaw
Mr Wickfield:
Timothy Bateson
Dr Strong:
James Greene
Annie Strong:
Alice Arnold
Jack Maldon:
David Bannerman
Mrs Markleham/Janet:
Ann Windsor
First donkey boy:
Susan Sheridan
Second donkey boy:
Richard Pearce

BBC Radio 4 FM

About BBC Radio 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Appears in

Suggest an Edit

We are trying to reflect the information printed in the Radio Times magazine.

  • Press the 'Suggest an Edit' button
  • Type in any changes to the title, synopsis or contributor information using the Radio Times Style Guide for reference.
  • Click the Submit Edits button.
    Your changes will be sent for verification and if accepted, will appear in due course More