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The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
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The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

1982-11-07 · 55 min / episode · ★ 7.7

Drama

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.

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Creators
David Edgar
Production companies
Channel 4 Television, Royal Shakespeare Company, Primetime Television Ltd., RM Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Roger ReesRoger ReesNicholas Nickleby
Alun ArmstrongAlun Armstrong
John WoodvineJohn Woodvine
David ThrelfallDavid Threlfall
Ian McNeiceIan McNeiceYoung Wackford Squeers / Scaley / Croupier
Suzanne BertishSuzanne Bertish
Lucy GutteridgeLucy Gutteridge
Bob PeckBob Peck
Janet DaleJanet Dale
Jane DownsJane Downs
Cathryn HarrisonCathryn Harrison
Lila KayeLila Kaye
John McEneryJohn McEnery
Edward PetherbridgeEdward Petherbridge
Christopher BenjaminChristopher Benjamin

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