Dickens of London

Be the first to write a review

Overview

Charles Dickens' life sounds like a story that could have come from one of his novels -- his father was imprisoned when Charles was a child, forcing him to find work in a factory to support himself and his family, and it was only after many years of struggle that he began to earn his living as a reporter. In time, Dickens began writing comic short stories, and eventually he became one of the most popular and acclaimed novelists in the world. Dickens of London is a miniseries produced for British television which ...
See more details below
DVD
$40.49
BN.com price
(Save 10%)$44.99 List Price
Pick Up In Store

Pick Up In Store

Reserve and pick up in 60 minutes at your local store

Other sellers (DVD)
  • All (17) from $20.22   
  • New (15) from $27.31   
  • Used (2) from $20.22   

More About This Product

Overview

Charles Dickens' life sounds like a story that could have come from one of his novels -- his father was imprisoned when Charles was a child, forcing him to find work in a factory to support himself and his family, and it was only after many years of struggle that he began to earn his living as a reporter. In time, Dickens began writing comic short stories, and eventually he became one of the most popular and acclaimed novelists in the world. Dickens of London is a miniseries produced for British television which recounts the remarkable story of Dickens's life and career. Roy Dotrice stars as Charles Dickens, Gene Foad plays Dickens as a young man, and Simon Bell portrays Dickens as a child.
Read More Show Less

Product Details

  • Release Date: 1/31/2012
  • UPC: 741952688792
  • Original Release: 1976
  • Source: Ent. One Music
  • Language: English
  • Time: 10:50:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 45,324

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Roy Dotrice Charles Dickens
Simon Bell
Diana Coupland
Gene Foad Charles Dickens as Young Man
Ben Kingsley
Technical Credits
Michael Ferguson Director
Marc Miller Director, Producer
David Cunliffe Executive Producer
Wolf Mankowitz Screenwriter
Read More Show Less

Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Dickens of London: Disc 1
1. Chapter 1 [6:22]
2. Chapter 2 [7:00]
3. Chapter 3 [5:52]
4. Chapter 4 [8:10]
5. Chapter 5 [6:45]
6. Chapter 6 [7:43]
7. Chapter 7 [5:13]
8. Chapter 8 [1:21]
1. Chapter 1 [7:01]
2. Chapter 2 [7:35]
3. Chapter 3 [7:03]
4. Chapter 4 [5:00]
5. Chapter 5 [7:40]
6. Chapter 6 [6:10]
7. Chapter 7 [10:05]
8. Chapter 8 [1:18]
1. Chapter 1 [:43]
2. Chapter 2 [5:22]
3. Chapter 3 [8:46]
4. Chapter 4 [5:36]
5. Chapter 5 [6:50]
6. Chapter 6 [5:28]
7. Chapter 7 [6:52]
8. Chapter 8 [11:00]
9. Chapter 9 [1:12]
1. Chapter 1 [6:32]
2. Chapter 2 [5:30]
3. Chapter 3 [8:14]
4. Chapter 4 [7:12]
5. Chapter 5 [7:05]
6. Chapter 6 [7:50]
7. Chapter 7 [7:38]
8. Chapter 8 [1:18]
Disc #2 -- Dickens of London: Disc 2
1. Chapter 1 [6:34]
2. Chapter 2 [5:58]
3. Chapter 3 [6:25]
4. Chapter 4 [5:43]
5. Chapter 5 [5:22]
6. Chapter 6 [9:42]
7. Chapter 7 [9:30]
8. Chapter 8 [1:18]
1. Chapter 1 [7:47]
2. Chapter 2 [9:52]
3. Chapter 3 [8:20]
4. Chapter 4 [6:47]
5. Chapter 5 [5:31]
6. Chapter 6 [5:30]
7. Chapter 7 [6:05]
8. Chapter 8 [1:17]
1. Chapter 1 [7:03]
2. Chapter 2 [9:11]
3. Chapter 3 [8:18]
4. Chapter 4 [9:00]
5. Chapter 5 [5:08]
6. Chapter 6 [5:09]
7. Chapter 7 [6:20]
8. Chapter 8 [1:24]
Disc #3 -- Dickens of London: Disc 3
1. Chapter 1 [7:55]
2. Chapter 2 [9:50]
3. Chapter 3 [4:02]
4. Chapter 4 [8:35]
5. Chapter 5 [8:11]
6. Chapter 6 [4:23]
7. Chapter 7 [6:49]
8. Chapter 8 [1:09]
1. Chapter 1 [9:35]
2. Chapter 2 [6:33]
3. Chapter 3 [6:44]
4. Chapter 4 [6:44]
5. Chapter 5 [7:19]
6. Chapter 6 [7:06]
7. Chapter 7 [6:42]
8. Chapter 8 [1:23]
1. Chapter 1 [7:59]
2. Chapter 2 [9:30]
3. Chapter 3 [7:27]
4. Chapter 4 [6:16]
5. Chapter 5 [8:54]
6. Chapter 6 [4:54]
7. Chapter 7 [5:38]
8. Chapter 8 [1:28]
Disc #4 -- Dickens of London: Disc 4
1. Chapter 1 [7:47]
2. Chapter 2 [9:37]
3. Chapter 3 [5:28]
4. Chapter 4 [4:58]
5. Chapter 5 [5:07]
6. Chapter 6 [8:10]
7. Chapter 7 [8:53]
8. Chapter 8 [1:42]
1. Chapter 1 [6:25]
2. Chapter 2 [5:27]
3. Chapter 3 [5:43]
4. Chapter 4 [7:26]
5. Chapter 5 [7:47]
6. Chapter 6 [7:01]
7. Chapter 7 [10:28]
8. Chapter 8 [1:33]
1. Chapter 1 [7:16]
2. Chapter 2 [4:34]
3. Chapter 3 [7:14]
4. Chapter 4 [7:02]
5. Chapter 5 [5:23]
6. Chapter 6 [6:53]
7. Chapter 7 [12:27]
8. Chapter 8 [1:18]
Read More Show Less

Menu

Disc #1 -- Dickens of London: Disc 1
   Play All
   Episode Selection
      Episode 1: "Mask"
      Episode 2: "The Deed"
      Episode 3: "Blacking"
      Episode 4: "Love"
   Chapters
      Episode 1: Chapters
      Episode 2: Chapters
      Episode 3: Chapters
      Episode 4: Chapters
Disc #2 -- Dickens of London: Disc 2
   Play All
   Episode Selection
      Episode 5: "Success"
      Episode 6: "Flame"
      Episode 7: "Money"
   Chapters
      Episode 5: Chapters
      Episode 6: Chapters
      Episode 7: Chapters
Disc #3 -- Dickens of London: Disc 3
   Play All
   Episode Selection
      Episode 8: "Possession"
      Episode 9: "Dreams"
      Episode 10: "Magic"
   Chapters
      Episode 8: Chapters
      Episode 9: Chapters
      Episode 10: Chapters
Disc #4 -- Dickens of London: Disc 4
   Play All
   Episode Selection
      Episode 11: "Nightmare"
      Episode 12: "Angel"
      Episode 13: "Memories"
   Chapters
      Episode 11: Chapters
      Episode 12: Chapters
      Episode 13: Chapters
Read More Show Less

Customer Reviews

Be the first to write a review
( 0 )
Rating Distribution

5 Star

(0)

4 Star

(0)

3 Star

(0)

2 Star

(0)

1 Star

(0)

Your Rating:

Review Guidelines
Add Recommendations
Your Name: Create a Pen Name or

Barnes & Noble.com Review Rules

Our reader reviews allow you to share your comments on titles you liked, or didn't, with others. By submitting an online review, you are representing to Barnes & Noble.com that all information contained in your review is original and accurate in all respects, and that the submission of such content by you and the posting of such content by Barnes & Noble.com does not and will not violate the rights of any third party. Please follow the rules below to help ensure that your review can be posted.

Reviews by Our Customers Under the Age of 13

We highly value and respect everyone's opinion concerning the titles we offer. However, we cannot allow persons under the age of 13 to have accounts at BN.com or to post customer reviews. Please see our Terms of Use for more details.

What to exclude from your review:

Please do not write about reviews, commentary, or information posted on the product page. If you see any errors in the information on the product page, please send us an email.

Reviews should not contain any of the following:

  • - HTML tags, profanity, obscenities, vulgarities, or comments that defame anyone
  • - Time-sensitive information such as tour dates, signings, lectures, etc.
  • - Single-word reviews. Other people will read your review to discover why you liked or didn't like the title. Be descriptive.
  • - Comments focusing on the author or that may ruin the ending for others
  • - Phone numbers, addresses, URLs
  • - Pricing and availability information or alternative ordering information
  • - Advertisements or commercial solicitation

Reminder:

  • - By submitting a review, you grant to Barnes & Noble.com and its sublicensees the royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable right and license to use the review in accordance with the Barnes & Noble.com Terms of Use.
  • - Barnes & Noble.com reserves the right not to post any review -- particularly those that do not follow the terms and conditions of these Rules. Barnes & Noble.com also reserves the right to remove any review at any time without notice.
  • - See Terms of Use for other conditions and disclaimers.
Search for Products You'd Like to Recommend

Recommend other products that relate to your review. Just search for them below and share!

Create a Pen Name

Your Pen Name is your unique identity on BN.com. It will appear on the reviews you write and other website activities. Your Pen Name cannot be edited, changed or deleted once submitted.

 
Your Pen Name can be any combination of alphanumeric characters (plus - and _), and must be at least two characters long.

Continue Anonymously