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The life of Charles Dickens reflected in his writings, the words of his family and friends, and the characters who people his novels.
Compiled in seven parts by MICHAEL BAKEWELL with Martin Jarvis as Charles Dickens
2: Bubbles from the Bwain ofBoz
Other parts played by GWEN CHERRELL. ALAN DUDLEY.
GARARD GREEN. POLLY JAMES.
ELIZABETH LINDSAY , JOAN MATHESON ,
VALENTINE PELKA. STEPHEN
RASHBROOK, EMILY RICHARD and RICHARD TATE
Researcher MELISSA BAKEWELL Directed by ROSEMARY HART Stereo (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Charles Dickens
Unknown:
Michael Bakewell
Unknown:
Martin Jarvis
Unknown:
Charles Dickens
Played By:
Gwen Cherrell.
Played By:
Alan Dudley.
Unknown:
Polly James.
Unknown:
Elizabeth Lindsay
Unknown:
Joan Matheson
Unknown:
Emily Richard
Unknown:
Melissa Bakewell
Directed By:
Rosemary Hart
John Forster/Narrator:
Paul Danemas
Mr Pickwick:
Harold Innocent
Jingle:
Peter Marinker
Sam Weller:
Simon Cuff
Gregsbury:
Arnold Diamond
Trabb:
Anthony Jackson
Three thimble man:
John Baddeley
Driver:
Richard Pearce
Carlyle:
David Goodland
Source: Radio Times

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