David Copperfield

Synopsis

A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.

Cast

Hugh Dancy

David Copperfield

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Max Dolbey

Young David

Sarah Smart

Clara Copperfield

Sally Field

Betsey Trotwood

Murray Melvin

Dr Edward Chillip

Judy Cornwell

Clara Peggotty

Freddie Jones

Barkis

Anthony Andrews

Edward Murdstone

Eileen Atkins

Jane Murdstone

Nigel Davenport

Daniel Peggotty

Andrew Grainger

Ham Peggotty

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Phyllis Ryan

Mrs Gummidge

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Peter Woodthorpe

Creakle

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Terence Orr

Tungay

Paul Bettany

James Steerforth

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Charles Wyn-Davies

Young Tommy

Michael Richards

Wilkins Micawber

Lesley Manville

Emma Micawber

Dudley Sutton

Richard Babley / 'Mr Dick'

Edward Hardwicke

Wickfield

Crew

Art

• Michael Pickwoad Production Design
• Terry Pritchard Production Design
• Terry Pritchard Art Direction
• Josie MacAvin Set Decoration

Camera

• Elemér Ragályi Director of Photography

Costume & Make-Up

• Joan Bergin Costume Design
• Audrey Doyle Makeup Artist
• Sharon Doyle Makeup Artist
• Uxue Laguardia Makeup Artist

Directing

• Peter Medak Director

Editing

• Ron Davis Editor

Production

• Robert Halmi Jr. Executive Producer
• Morgan O'Sullivan Co-Producer
• John Davis Producer
• David V. Picker Executive Producer
• Greg Smith Producer
• Paul Lowin Associate Producer
• Noel Davis Casting
• Carmel O'Connor Casting

Sound

• Shaun Davey Original Music Composer

Writing

• John Goldsmith Teleplay
• Charles Dickens Novel

Seasons & episodes