3. Betsey Trotwood
The boy flees London in search of his only living relative. Stars Miriam Margolyes, David Bamber and Gary Cady.
The boy flees London in search of his only living relative, but the Murdstones follow him there.
He also meets law student Uriah Heep.
Charles Dickens described this novel as his "favourite child" with some events following his own life.
Starring Sheila Hancock, Phil Daniels and Gary Cady.
All-star dramatisation by Betty Davies.
David Copperfield ...... Gary Cady
Betsey Trotwood ...... Miriam Margolyes
Wilkins Micawber ...... Harold Innocent
Mrs Micawber ...... Sheila Hancock
Mr Dick ...... David Bamber
Uriah Heep ...... Phil Daniels
Mrs Heep ...... Maria Charles
Mr Murdstone ...... John Moffatt
Miss Murdstone ...... Auriol Smith
Young David ...... Nicholas Gatt
Agnes ...... Jane Whittenshaw
Mr Wickfield ...... Timothy Alcock
Dr Strong ...... James Greene
Jack Maldon ...... David Bannerman
Mrs Markleham/Janet ...... Ann Windsor
Annie Strong ...... Alice Arnold
Donkey Boy 1 ...... Susan Sheridan
Donkey Boy 2 ...... Richard Pearce
Producer Marilyn Imrie
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in September 1991.
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