Little Nell and her grandfather are harried by the odious, misshapen money lender Quilp who plans to marry Little Nell when she is older.

Quilp has taken possession of the Curiosity Shop and its contents in settlement of Grandfather's gambling debts.

Third episode of adaptation of Dickens' classic novel. Quilp has marked out Dick Swiveller as an ally. Kit has met the Garlands.

Fourth episode of adaptation of Dickens' classic novel. Quilp has left London to search for Nell and her grandfather.

In addition to working as Brass' clerk, Swiveller is spying for Quilp. Nell and her grandfather have found work and lodging with Mrs Jarley's touring waxwork show.

Quilp has returned to London under the mistaken impression that the old man and Nell are on their way back. In the village where she lives, Nell's health is causing concern.

Kit has been framed by Quilp and thrown into prison but Swiveller has brought the boy's plight to the notice of Mr Witherden.

Nell and her grandfather have had to leave the waxwork show in a hurry to avoid being caught by Quilp.

Nell and her grandfather have met a kindly schoolmaster who has promised to take them to a village off the beaten track, where they will be safe and find work.