The Personal History of David Copperfield

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Charles Dickens

Drama: Classic & Period

Radio adaptations of Dicken's classic English literature.

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Charles Dickens: The Personal History of David Copperfield: 4. The Question of My Future

Charles Dickens - David Copperfield

4. The Question of My Future

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Charles Dickens, The Personal History of David Copperfield, 4. The Question of My Future

David and Steerforth's trip to Yarmouth has unforeseen consequences.

David and Steerforth's trip to Yarmouth has unforeseen consequences. Stars Miriam Margolyes, Gary Cady and Timothy Spall.

David has found his Aunt Betsey, and has been adopted by her and her protege, Mr Dick.  

David and Steerforth decide to head for Yarmouth.

Charles Dickens described this novel as his "favourite child" with some events following his own life.

Starring Miriam Margolyes, Timothy Spall and Gary Cady.

All-star dramatisation by Betty Davies.


David Copperfield ...... Gary Cady
Betsey Trotwood ...... Miriam Margolyes
Mr Dick ...... David Bamber
Peggotty ...... Maggie McCarthy
Mr Peggotty ...... David Burke
Ham Peggotty ...... Timothy Spall
Emily ...... Joanna Myers
Mrs Gummidge ...... Mary Wimbush
Steerforth ...... Andrew Wincott
Mrs Steerforth ...... Irene Sutcliffe
Rosa Dartle ...... Jenny Howe
Agnes ...... Jane Whittenshaw
Mr Wickfield ...... Timothy Bateson
Barkis ...... Terence Edmond
Omer ...... Peter Tuddenham
Martha ...... Adjoa Andoh
Dr Strong ...... James Greene
Annie Strong ...... Alice Arnold
Littimer ...... Norman Jones
Mrs Markleham ...... Ann Windsor
Waiter ...... Eric Allan

Producer: Marilyn Imrie

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1991.

Charles Dickens: The Personal History of David Copperfield

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The Dickens novel, following the life of David Copperfield from childhood to maturity.

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