The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

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.

Creators and cast

Created by

David Edgar

Cast

Roger Rees, Alun Armstrong, John Woodvine, David Threlfall, Ian McNeice, Suzanne Bertish

Studio

Channel 4 Television, Royal Shakespeare Company, Primetime Television Ltd.

Maturity rating

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Audio languages

English