The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (1982)

7.7 55 min 1 season TV Show
Drama

Young Nicholas Nickleby sets out to make his fortune in order to prevent his mother and sister from depending upon his uncle, Ralph Nicklby. But he finds his first job as master at a Yorkshire school to be cruel, and runs away with one of the students. Meanwhile, Kate is subjected to the unwanted attentions of Sir Mulberry Hawk, aided by her uncle. Nicholas and his new friend, Smike, begin their adventures and eventually set out to rescue Kate, with the usual Dickensian twists, turns and asides.

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Cast

Roger Rees Roger Rees Nicholas Nickleby
Alun Armstrong Alun Armstrong
John Woodvine John Woodvine
David Threlfall David Threlfall
Ian McNeice Ian McNeice
Suzanne Bertish Suzanne Bertish
Lucy Gutteridge Lucy Gutteridge
Bob Peck Bob Peck
Janet Dale Janet Dale
Jane Downs Jane Downs
Cathryn Harrison Cathryn Harrison
Lila Kaye Lila Kaye

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