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About David Copperfield

David Copperfield is a drama TV series that premiered on BBC One on December 1, 1974. It has 1 season and 6 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 6 "Part 6", aired on January 5, 1975.

A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships. A co-production with Time-Life Television Productions, the miniseries was first broadcast on BBC 1 in weekly parts from 1 December 1974 to 5 January 1975. It is the earliest BBC adaptation to exist in its entirety; the 1956 adaptation is completely lost, whilst only four of the 1966 adaptation's eight episodes are known to exist.

  • Drama

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Episodes

6 episodes · 1 season

Miniseries

1974 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 51 years ago

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  1. E6

    6. Part 6

    Finale

    A gravely ill Dora has a special request of Agnes. David is soon a young widower and, unsure how to go forward, decides to go away for awhile. Tommy Traddles arrives with good news for all: thanks to Micawber, Mr Wickfield's situation is resolved though little money is left but Aunt Betsey has her funds returned. Micawber decides to emigrate to Australia, traveling with the Peggottys. Ham is found dead on the beach, having tried to rescue a man during a terrible storm. The man turns out to be Steerforth.

  2. E5

    5. Part 5

    Now wed, Dora and David are experiencing the normal adjustment of married life. He would like her to exercise greater authority over the household, but she doesn't feel capable and displays little common sense. Aunt Betsey has an unexpected visitor when her long-absent husband returns. Meanwhile, David learns that Emily has fled after Steerforth abandons her. Mrs Steerforth makes it clear that she will do anything to protect her son. Daniel is convinced Emily is alive and likely hiding in London.

  3. E4

    4. Part 4

    Ham is heartbroken when he learns that Emily has run off with Steerforth. Daniel and David are angry to hear that Steerforth's involvement and David blames himself. Steerforth's mother offers little hope that her son will make a lady of her given their difference in class. David begins to spend time with Dora Spenlow; he tells her he loves her and they are soon engaged. However, she feels that they cannot marry until he advances in his career.

  4. E3

    3. Part 3

    Having run into his old friend Steerforth, David meets his family and in turn invites Steerforth to accompany him to the seaside to visit the Peggottys. Seaforth is well received and they learn that Ham and Emily are engaged. Steerforth seems to have taken a particular interest in the girl, however. David takes a major step in life when he decides to enter the legal profession as a proctor. He is apprenticed to Francis Spenlow, thanks to the generosity of his Aunt Betsey, and soon has spacious rooms in London. He has the pleasure of renewing his acquaintance with Micawber, but is distressed to learn that Uriah Heep may soon become Mr Wickfield's partner.

  5. E2

    2. Part 2

    With his mother gone, David is put to work by Murdstone. Rather than working in the counting house however, he is put to work cleaning empty wine bottles. He is introduced to Wilkins Micawber and moves into one of the spare rooms. Micawber, however, is in dire financial straits and soon flees. As tensions rise, David flees to his aunt Betsey. After some consideration, she lets him stay and even rebuffs an attempt by Murdstone to retrieve him. She sends him off to a good school where he boards with solicitor Mr Wickfield and his daughter Agnes.

  6. E1

    1. Part 1

    Young David Copperfield is born to his recently widowed mother Clara and almost immediately disowned by his only living relative, Betsey Trotwood, who was expecting a girl. David has an enjoyable life with his mother and their cook-servant, Clara Peggotty. When he is seven, however, he is sent off with Peggotty to visit her family at the seaside and returns that his mother has remarried, to the cruel Edward Murdstone.

Cast & crew

Created by Hugh Whitemore

  • Jonathan Kahn

    Young David Copperfield

  • Patience Collier

    Patience Collier

    Betsey Trotwood

  • Pat Keen

    Pat Keen

    Clara Peggotty

  • Colette O'Neil

    Colette O'Neil

    Clara Copperfield

  • Ian Hogg

    Ian Hogg

    Daniel Peggotty

  • David Troughton

    David Troughton

    Ham Peggotty

  • Gareth Thomas

    Gareth Thomas

    Edward Murdstone

  • Anne Ridler

    Jane Murdstone

  • Lala Lloyd

    Meg Gummidge

  • John Gill

    Chillip

  • Oscar Quitak

    Oscar Quitak

    Quinion

  • Edward Sinclair

    Edward Sinclair

    Barkis

  • Laurence Carter

    Mell

  • Clifford Kershaw

    Creakle

  • Victor Langley

    Tungay

  • Katharine Levy

    Katharine Levy

    Little Em'ly

David Copperfield FAQ

Will there be new episodes of David Copperfield?

David Copperfield has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on January 5, 1975.

When did the latest episode of David Copperfield come out?

The most recent episode of David Copperfield, Season 1 Episode 6 "Part 6", aired on January 5, 1975.

How many seasons of David Copperfield are there?

David Copperfield has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.

When did David Copperfield first air?

David Copperfield first aired on BBC One on December 1, 1974.

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