David Copperfield
Brief Synopsis
Part I: David Copperfield is born (shortly after the death of his father) much to the chagrin of his great a
Cast & Crew
Michael Richards
Sally Field
Hugh Dancy
Eileen Atkins
Anthony Andrews
Frank Mccusker
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Synopsis
Miniseries based on Charles Dickens' classic novel, "David Copperfield." Traces David Copperfield's life from his unhappy boyhood in the Salem House Academy to his triumph in life and love.
Part I: David Copperfield is born (shortly after the death of his father) much to the chagrin of his great aunt Betsey, who was hoping for a girl. Young David's childhood is a happy one, with his adoring mother, Clara, and their devoted housekeeper, Peggotty. That is, until a shadow falls over the household, in the form of his mother's suitor, Mr. Murdstone. David is sent on holiday with Peggotty to her brother's home, where he meets young Emily. Upon his return, David discovers that his mother has married Mr. Murdstone, a vicious disciplinarian. His new aunt, Jane Murdstone, proves to be no better.
Young David and his mother become virtual prisoners in their home, now run by the Murdstones. When David bites Mr. Murdstone during a beating, he is sent to a boarding school run by the tyrannical Mr. Creakle. Fortunately for David, he falls under the protection of an older student, James Steerforth. Just when life at the school becomes bearable, David's life comes crashing down around him. Without a hint of compassion, Mr. Creakle tells David his mother is dead and he is being sent to work in a London sweatshop owned by Mr. Murdstone.
Once again, David finds a patron, Mr. Micawber, a spendthrift family man with whom he lives. Before David can unpack his scarce belongings, Mr. Micawber's creditors catch up with him and he is thrown into debtor's prison. David finds himself homeless. Destitute, he makes his way to Dover to the home of Aunt Betsey. She offers him a safe and loving home with her odd but likeable companion, Mr. Dick. Aunt Betsey sends David to school and decides he will practice law. It seems that David finally has a bright future ahead of him.
Part II: Now a young man, David resides with Aunt Betsey's lawyer, Mr. Wickfield, and his daughter Agnes. Oblivious to Ag
Cast
Michael Richards
Sally Field
Hugh Dancy
Eileen Atkins
Anthony Andrews
Frank Mccusker
Max Dolbey
Edward Hardwicke
Freddie Jones
Nigel Davenport
Emily Hamilton
Julie Cox
Sarah Smart
Alan Howard
Alec Mccowen
Paul Bettany
Judy Cornwell
Murray Melvin
Dudley Sutton
Lesley Manville
Peter Woodthorpe
Vernon Dobtcheff
Simon Delaney
Laura Dunne
Sarah Farooqui
Sean Flanagan
Andrew Grainger
Sharon Hogan
Doreen Keogh
Fiona Lalor
Anna Maguire
Terence Orr
Sean O'shaugnessy
Phyllis Ryan
Charles Wyn-davis
Fiona York
Liz Cuti
Peter Byrne
Don Foley
Peter Dix
Brian Desalvo
Martin Phillips
Andrew Bennet
Paul Kennedy
Ned Dennehy
Ben Gaule
Frank Couglan
Brian Mcguinness
Des Braiden
Alan Barry
Eamon Glancey
Oliver Maguire
Eoin Manley
Crew
Harry Audley
Paul E Barnes
Muriel Bell
Joan Bergin
Karen Cassell
Colin Chapman
Shaun Davey
John Davis
Noel Davis
Ron Davis
Ron Davis
Charles Dickens
Bernie Dooley
Donna Eperon
Howard Gibbins
Denise Godoy
John Goldsmith
Robert Halmi Jr.
Jennifer Hegarty
Ciara Jones
Josie Macavin
Carol Moorhead
Carmel O'connor
Jessica O'leary
Niemh O'loin
Morgan O'sullivan
David V. Picker
Michael Pickwoad
Terry Pritchard
Elemer Ragalyi
Nic Raine
Nic Raine
Imre Sisa
Jean Skinner
Greg Smith
Alan Spelling
Tony Teiger
Dee Tonvey
Ian Watson
Bill Westley
Simon Willis
Gordon Wycherley
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Aired in United States December 10, 2000
Aired in United States December 11, 2000
Began shooting December 1998.
