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Radio 4 Extra,28 Sep 1991,60 mins
Available for over a year
The boy flees London in search of his only living relative, but the Murdstones follow him there. He also meets law student Uriah Heep. Charles Dickens described this novel as his "favourite child" with some events following his own life. Starring Sheila Hancock, Phil Daniels and Gary Cady. All-star dramatisation by Betty Davies. David Copperfield ...... Gary Cady Betsey Trotwood ...... Miriam Margolyes Wilkins Micawber ...... Harold Innocent Mrs Micawber ...... Sheila Hancock Mr Dick ...... David Bamber Uriah Heep ...... Phil Daniels Mrs Heep ...... Maria Charles Mr Murdstone ...... John Moffatt Miss Murdstone ...... Auriol Smith Young David ...... Nicholas Gatt Agnes ...... Jane Whittenshaw Mr Wickfield ...... Timothy Alcock Dr Strong ...... James Greene Jack Maldon ...... David Bannerman Mrs Markleham/Janet ...... Ann Windsor Annie Strong ...... Alice Arnold Donkey Boy 1 ...... Susan Sheridan Donkey Boy 2 ...... Richard Pearce Producer Marilyn Imrie First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in September 1991.
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