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Dickens of London

Series Overview

A 13-episode miniseries from Yorkshire Television, about Charles Dickens, by now an internationally renowned novelist, during an 1869 tour of America, looking back over his life.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
ITV1
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 13 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

1976 – 1976

Premiered: Tue, Sep 28, 1976

Created By
Marc Miller

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Tue, Dec 21, 1976

Season 1, Episode 13: “Memories”

In New York, Dickens reads 'A Christmas Carol' to a sold-out audience. He reminisces about his childhood, particularly those involving his larger than life father and some of the financial difficulties they faced one particular holiday season. Similarly, he reads from his other works, and recalls how his father and events of his own life are reflected in his stories.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Marc Miller

Original Score & Music

Monty Norman

Film Editing

Tudor Lloyd

Producers

David Cunliffe, Marc Miller

Department Leadership Roster

Marc Miller

Producer

Tudor Lloyd

Editor

Alan Pickford

Production Design

Vic Symonds

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dickens of London

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What is Dickens of London about?

A 13-episode miniseries from Yorkshire Television, about Charles Dickens, by now an internationally renowned novelist, during an 1869 tour of America, looking back over his life.

How many seasons does Dickens of London have?

Dickens of London comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Dickens of London?

Key cast members in Dickens of London include Roy Dotrice.

Who created or directed Dickens of London?

Dickens of London was developed and directed by Marc Miller.