Meeting an oyster seller sparks disruption for orderly John Dounce. Comic stories of London life. Stars David Calder. Show more
Mr Percy Noakes was a friend to all - until the organisation of a river trip proves to be his undoing. Stars Marston Bloom. Show more
Charles Dickens
The New Pupil
Martin Chuzzlewit's money has brought him nothing but grief in this story of greed and hypocrisy.
The idyllic childhood of a young boy is shattered when his widowed mother remarries. Stars Miriam Margolyes and John Moffatt. Show more
David takes a job with his old headmaster, and Dora is feeling worried. Stars Phil Daniels, Gary Cady and Joanna Myers. Show more
As Dora continues to struggle, David receives news about Emily. Stars Miriam Margolyes, Sheila Hancock and Phil Daniels. Show more
The boy's new life at boarding school brings both friendship and hardship. Stars Sheila Hancock, Timothy Spall and Gary Cady. Show more
David and Steerforth's trip to Yarmouth has unforeseen consequences. Stars Miriam Margolyes, Gary Cady and Timothy Spall. Show more
The boy flees London in search of his only living relative. Stars Miriam Margolyes, David Bamber and Gary Cady. Show more
David falls in love, and questions his friendship with Steerforth. Stars Miriam Margolyes, Sheila Hancock and Phil Daniels. Show more
Emily runs away with Steerforth, and David makes a proposal. Stars Timothy Spall, Joanna Myers and Phil Daniels. Show more
Mr Micawber confides in David about Uriah Heep, and Dora's health causes concern. Stars Phil Daniels and Sheila Hancock. Show more
As tragedy strikes, David is forced to contemplate his future. Stars Miriam Margolyes, Sheila Hancock and Gary Cady. Show more
Arthur Clennam befriends seamstress Amy Dorrit and meets her extraordinary family at a debtor's prison. Stars Ian McKellen. Show more
The newly wealthy Dorrits set off on a tour of Europe, but Amy is feeling homesick. Stars Ian McKellen and Julian Wadham. Show more
Arthur is struck by disaster and Mrs Clennam is finally forced into revealing the family secret at last. Stars Ian McKellen. Show more
Arthur Clennam worries about his parents, but thinks he's found a new love. Amy receives a proposal. Stars Ian McKellen. Show more
Surprising discoveries about the Dorrits are revealed, but Arthur is yet to solve his family's secret. Stars Ian McKellen. Show more
The Major collates lodgers' stories for godson Jemmy, including tales of a heroic dog and a phantom coach. With John Fortune. Show more
A mysterious benefactor wants to bequeath everything to the kindly landlady. Stars Julia McKenzie and John Fortune. Show more