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The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

1982 Drama

Rating

7.0/10

Popularity

2

Young Nicholas Nickleby sets out to make his fortune in order to prevent his mother and sister from depending upon his uncle, Ralph Nicklby. But he finds his first job as master at a Yorkshire school to be cruel, and runs away with one of the students. Meanwhile, Kate is subjected to the unwanted attentions of Sir Mulberry Hawk, aided by her uncle. Nicholas and his new friend, Smike, begin their adventures and eventually set out to rescue Kate, with the usual Dickensian twists, turns and asides.

Details

Creator

David Edgar

Cast

Roger Rees

Alun Armstrong

John Woodvine

Status

Ended

Release date

11/7/1982

Last air date

12/23/1982

Seasons

1

Episodes

10

Origin country

GB

Vote count

2