![]() The 1999 version of the most autobiographical of Dickens’ novels, starring Bob Hoskins, Daniel Radcliffe, Maggie Smith, Ian McKellen, Zoë Wanamaker and Nicholas Lyndhurst. (176 mins)ĭVD 2 - DAVID COPPERFIELD - Three hours of classic BBC drama heaven. ![]() The cast includes Anton Lesser, Prunella Scales and Timothy West. Resembling the plot of one of his novels, this lavish literary production sets out to blur the lines between Dickens’s fiction and his own life. Repertoire DVD 1 - UNCOVERING THE REAL DICKENS - The great author’s fascinating biography, presented by Peter Ackroyd, is an innovative mix of documentary and dramatic reconstruction which vividly portrays the author’s extraordinary life. ![]() This DVD set demonstrates how much Dickens drew upon his own experiences when writing fiction. His is a fascinating story: from rags to riches, complete with bankruptcy, prison, forced child labour and fame and fortune, overshadowed by guilt and secrecy. Yet, there is much about Dickens’ incredible life that remains unknown. Dickens is undoubtedly one of the great literary geniuses of all time. ![]() This comprehensive DVD set explores the life, times and work of Charles Dickens, the great Victorian author. ![]()
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