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London, mid-19th century. At last, a boy is born to Paul Dombey, but at what cost? Stars Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister.

Mid-19th-century London.

At last, a boy is born to Paul Dombey, but at what cost?

Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister.

The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey.

Originally published in monthly parts from 1846, Charles Dickens's novel appeared in one volume in 1848.

Omnibus of the first five of twenty parts dramatised by Mike Walker.

Charles Dickens ...... Alex Jennings
Dombey ...... Robert Glenister
Florence ...... Abigail Hollick
Young Florence ...... Eliza Darby
Paul ...... Jacob Theato
Mr Carker ...... Adrian Lukis
Captain Cuttle ...... Trevor Peacock
Mrs Brown ...... Geraldine James
Dr Blimber ...... Robin Soans
Mrs Pipchin ...... Flaminia Cinque
Dr Peps ...... Karl Johnson
Polly Toodles ...... Pam Ferris
Susan ...... Nadine Marshall
Walter ...... Joseph Arkley
Young Walter ...... Jordan Clarke
Toots ...... Sam Pamphilon

Other parts played by:

Ben Crowe
Peter Marinker
Simon Treves
Alex Lanipekun
Lloyd Thomas

Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen.

Directors: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer.

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in November 2007.

1 hour, 10 minutes

Last on

Mon 29 Jan 2024 01:50

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