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Radio 4 Extra,05 Oct 1991,60 mins
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David has found his Aunt Betsey, and has been adopted by her and her protege, Mr Dick. David and Steerforth decide to head for Yarmouth. Charles Dickens described this novel as his "favourite child" with some events following his own life. Starring Miriam Margolyes, Timothy Spall and Gary Cady. All-star dramatisation by Betty Davies. David Copperfield ...... Gary Cady Betsey Trotwood ...... Miriam Margolyes Mr Dick ...... David Bamber Peggotty ...... Maggie McCarthy Mr Peggotty ...... David Burke Ham Peggotty ...... Timothy Spall Emily ...... Joanna Myers Mrs Gummidge ...... Mary Wimbush Steerforth ...... Andrew Wincott Mrs Steerforth ...... Irene Sutcliffe Rosa Dartle ...... Jenny Howe Agnes ...... Jane Whittenshaw Mr Wickfield ...... Timothy Bateson Barkis ...... Terence Edmond Omer ...... Peter Tuddenham Martha ...... Adjoa Andoh Dr Strong ...... James Greene Annie Strong ...... Alice Arnold Littimer ...... Norman Jones Mrs Markleham ...... Ann Windsor Waiter ...... Eric Allan Producer: Marilyn Imrie First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in October 1991.
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