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David Copperfield (1974)

TV Series ★ 5.8 50 min

A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships. A co-production with Time-Life Television Productions, the miniseries was first broadcast on BBC 1 in weekly parts from 1 December 1974 to 5 January 1975. It is the earliest BBC adaptation to exist in its entirety; the 1956 adaptation is completely lost, whilst only four of the 1966 adaptation's eight episodes are known to exist.

Hugh Whitemore Creator

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Released
December 1, 1974
Runtime
50 min
Rating
TV-PG
IMDb
tt0210636
Country
United Kingdom, Ireland, United States
Language
English
Studio
BBC, Time-Life Television Productions
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Frequently asked questions

What is David Copperfield about?
A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships. A co-production with Time-Life Television Productions, the miniseries was first broadcast on BBC 1 in weekly parts from 1 December 1974 to 5 January 1975. It is the earliest BBC adaptation to exist in its entirety; the 1956 adaptation is completely lost, whilst only four of the 1966 adaptation's eight episodes are known to exist.
Who created David Copperfield?
David Copperfield was created by Hugh Whitemore.
When was David Copperfield released?
David Copperfield is a 1974 drama series.
Where can I watch David Copperfield?
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