David Copperfield
An orphan with a rough childhood becomes a barrister.
TV MovieDramabased on novel or bookvictorian englandorphansocial injusticehuman relationshipdeath of motherbetrayal by friendpersonal development19th century
A Victorian coming-of-age drama tracing an orphan's journey from hardship to self-made success, grounded in period detail and human connection.
A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.
Essence
Ensemble
Hugh Dancy
David Copperfield
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
Phyllis Ryan
Mrs Gummidge
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