Micawber (2001– )

David Jason stars as Mr. Micawber in this gentle comedy set in Victorian England and inspired by a character from Charles Dickens' novel 'David Copperfield'.

Stars:

David Jason, Annabelle Apsion, Lucinda Dryzek

1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
David Jason	...	Wilkins Micawber (4 episodes, 2001-2002)
Annabelle Apsion	...	Emma Micawber (4 episodes, 2001-2002)
Lucinda Dryzek	...	Lily Micawber (4 episodes, 2001-2002)
Andrew Quigley	...	Wilkins Micawber Junior (4 episodes, 2001-2002)
Michael Troughton	...	Milton (3 episodes, 2001-2002)
Heather Cameron-McLintock	...	Alice (3 episodes, 2001-2002)
Martin Wimbush	...	Mr. Smee the Bootman (3 episodes, 2001-2002)
Elizabeth Bennett	...	Mama Sturgeon (2 episodes, 2001-2002)
Sophie Dix	...	Ruth Sturgeon (2 episodes, 2001-2002)
Sean Gallagher	...	Henry (2 episodes, 2001-2002)
Sam Kelly	...	Mr. Cudlipp the Grocer (2 episodes, 2001-2002)
Robert Lowe	...	Mungo (2 episodes, 2001-2002)
Hannah Yelland	...	Beth Sturgeon (2 episodes, 2001-2002)

Storyline

David Jason stars as Mr Micawber in this gentle comedy set in Victorian England and inspired by a character from Charles Dickens' novel 'David Copperfield'. The extravagant but genteel Mr Micawber is fond of large words and long letters and never uses one word when several will do. Appearing to be a man of wealth and success, in reality he hasn't a penny to his name but firmly believes in keeping up appearances at all costs - convinced that something will come along.

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Plot Keywords:

charles dickens | debt | trial | bear costume | circus | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

ITV.com

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 December 2001 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Yorkshire Television (YTV)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

195 min 195 min (4 parts)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Superbly played by Jason. Compelling to watch.

David Jason shows us once again how versatile he is. As well as being a very fine comedy actor, he is perfectly suited to serious parts too. He is marvellous as Micawber - he makes the character believeable and realistic, as well as throwing in a touch of humour now and then. Surely this man deserves a knighthood for all his wonderful work in acting throughout the years.