Dreams (23 Nov. 1976)

In New York, Dickens is invited to a sportsman's dinner, one of many such invitations that he continuously receives. He recalls a time when, as still a young man, he sorely grieved the loss... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Ferguson

Writers:

Wolf Mankowitz, Marc Miller (creator)

Stars:

Roy Dotrice, Diana Coupland, Lois Baxter

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Roy Dotrice	...	Charles Dickens / John Dickens
Diana Coupland	...	Mrs. Catherine Dickens
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Lois Baxter	...	Mary Hogarth
T.R. Bowen	...	John Forster (as Trevor Bowen)
Adrienne Burgess	...	Catherine Dickens
Stuart Doughty	...	Belgian student
Graham Faulkner	...	Fred Dickens
Arthur Hewlett	...	Old collector
Richard Kay	...	Hall
Ben Kingsley	...	Dr. John Elliotson
John F. Landry	...	Dolby
Robert Longden	...	Hablot Browne

Storyline

In New York, Dickens is invited to a sportsman's dinner, one of many such invitations that he continuously receives. He recalls a time when, as still a young man, he sorely grieved the loss of his sister-in-law, Mary, whom he loved very dearly. He continues to produce several novels, including Oliver Twist but begins to worry about is health and sees Dr. John Elliotson, intent on taking out an insurance policy. Elliotson is also known for dabbling in some of the more unorthodox branches of medicine like phrenology and hypnosis, areas in which Dickens would like to learn more. Meanwhile, Charles' father is once again in debt and goes too far this time in his pursuit of easy funds.

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | Romance

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Details

Release Date:

23 November 1976 (UK)

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