Oliver Twist
Series Overview
An orphan endures a harsh life in a workhouse before fleeing to London, where he falls in with a gang of juvenile pickpockets led by the criminal Fagin, and eventually finds a better life, exposing the cruelties of poverty and child labor in Victorian England.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 12 Episodes
30 min per episode
1985 – 1985
Premiered: Sun, Oct 13, 1985
Alexander BaronLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 12: “Episode Twelve”
With Fagin arrested, the police, along with Harry Maylie, close in on where some of the gang have holed up. Cries of help are heard from Charlie when Sikes attacks him, causing the police to break in, though Sikes doesn't intend to be taken alive. Oliver returns to the workhouse under the safeguard of the Maylies and Mr. Brownlow, where the true identity and agenda of Monks are exposed, the Bumbles are held to account, and the true identities of both Oliver and Rose are revealed. And after Monks' attempt to destroy all trace of Oliver's true identity, will Fagin finally come good?
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Oliver Twist
Type: Clip • Published 2006-12-13
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Baron
Charles Dickens, Alexander Baron, Brian Wright
Dudley Simpson
Mike Bloore
Department Leadership Roster
Dudley Simpson
Original Music Composer
Mike Bloore
Editor
Michael Edwards
Production Design
Al Barnett
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Oliver Twist about?
An orphan endures a harsh life in a workhouse before fleeing to London, where he falls in with a gang of juvenile pickpockets led by the criminal Fagin, and eventually finds a better life, exposing the cruelties of poverty and child labor in Victorian England.
How many seasons does Oliver Twist have?
Oliver Twist comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Oliver Twist?
Key cast members in Oliver Twist include Not specified.
Who created or directed Oliver Twist?
Oliver Twist was developed and directed by Alexander Baron.