Dickens
Series Overview
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.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
60 min per episode
2002 – 2002
Premiered: Sat, May 11, 2002
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Terror to the End”
Dickens creates his greatest works in the last decade of his life. But success comes at a price as he embarks on a complex double life.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Ackroyd
Peter Ackroyd
Andrew Blaney
Fred Fabre
Chris Granlund, Mary Downes
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Granlund
Producer
Andrew Blaney
Original Music Composer
Mary Downes
Producer
Fred Fabre
Director of Photography
Peter Ackroyd
Writer
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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.
How many seasons does Dickens have?
Dickens comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Dickens?
Key cast members in Dickens include Peter Ackroyd, Anton Lesser, Miriam Margolyes, Kenneth Cranham, Helen McCrory.
Who created or directed Dickens?
Dickens was developed and directed by Peter Ackroyd.