5. Good and Bad Angels
David falls in love, and questions his friendship with Steerforth. Stars Miriam Margolyes, Sheila Hancock and Phil Daniels.
David falls in love, not with Agnes, but with Dora Spenlow - a companion of Jane Murdstone who treated him so badly as a child.
Steerforth arrives with a letter from Peggotty saying her husband, Barkis, is unwell.
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
Uriah Heep ...... Phil Daniels
Dora ...... Maria Miles
Steerforth ...... Andrew Wincon
Rosa Dartle ...... Jenny Howe
Agnes ...... Jane Whittenshaw
Traddles ...... Mark Straker
Miss Murdstone ...... Auriol Smith
Mr Spenlow ...... Peter Penry Jones
Jip ...... Ronald Herdman
Littimer ...... Norman Jones
Mrs Crupp ...... Pauline Letts
Mrs Waterbrook ...... Susan Sheridan
Mr Waterbrook/First Dinner Guest ...... Alan Barker
Second Dinner Guest ...... Clarence Smith
Producer: Marilyn Imrie
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