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Dickens (2002)

TV Series ★ 7.0 60 min

Documentary Drama

Dickens is a 2002 three-part docudrama presented by Peter Ackroyd, on whose biography of Dickens it was based. An unorthodox style is taken: actors play various individuals in Dickens' life (as well as Dickens himself), interviewed as if appearing in a contemporary documentary. Their words are from actual letters and journals of the individuals involved, and serve to illuminate the hardships and successes in Dickens' life, and the way his experiences found their way into his works.

Peter Ackroyd Creator Peter Ackroyd Writer

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Released
May 11, 2002
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt0319986
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
Opus Arte, BBC

Themes

Cast

Peter Ackroyd Self — Presenter Anton Lesser Anton Lesser Charles Dickens Miriam Margolyes Miriam Margolyes Catherine Dickens Kenneth Cranham Kenneth Cranham John Forster Helen McCrory Helen McCrory Kate Dickens Geoffrey Palmer Geoffrey Palmer Thackeray

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What is Dickens about?
Dickens is a 2002 three-part docudrama presented by Peter Ackroyd, on whose biography of Dickens it was based. An unorthodox style is taken: actors play various individuals in Dickens' life (as well as Dickens himself), interviewed as if appearing in a contemporary documentary. Their words are from actual letters and journals of the individuals involved, and serve to illuminate the hardships and successes in Dickens' life, and the way his experiences found their way into his works.
Who created Dickens?
Dickens was created by Peter Ackroyd.
Who stars in Dickens?
Dickens stars Peter Ackroyd, Anton Lesser, Miriam Margolyes, Kenneth Cranham.
When was Dickens released?
Dickens is a 2002 documentary, drama series.
Where can I watch Dickens?
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