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"An orphan with a rough childhood becomes a barrister."
A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.
28 Cast Members
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
Peter Woodthorpe
Creakle
Terence Orr
Tungay
Paul Bettany
James Steerforth
Charles Wyn-Davies
Young Tommy
Michael Richards
Wilkins Micawber
Lesley Manville
Emma Micawber
Dudley Sutton
Richard Babley/'Mr Dick'
Edward Hardwicke
Wickfield
