| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 351 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Based on the novel by Charles Dickens. |
| Contents |
Episode 1. Dead man's worth -- The eyes of society -- A man of fortune -- The edge of the world -- A fatal game -- A substantial reward -- The best references -- Education neglected -- A promising girl -- Changed circumstances -- Suspicions -- A mutual understanding -- Sent away -- Faces in the shadows -- The value of a loss -- Waterside character -- Death before profit -- Episode 2. Hard work -- Pretending to be -- A confession -- Under her spell -- Particular friend -- A true mother -- False pride -- All is not well -- Mountaintop proposal -- Treated to the best -- Everyone taken care of -- A better man -- The attention of men -- No chance of happiness -- Keeping the deadness off -- An offer of marriage -- A bitter trial -- Episode 3. Poor father -- No heart -- Those who have -- Stirrings at night -- Have you seen her? -- A shade of sadness -- New friends -- Rather serious -- Night chases -- A delicate matter -- Returning home -- A new will -- Followed day and night -- A private interview -- Journey's end -- Secret meeting -- Ambush -- Episode 4. Downfall -- The river's secrets -- An urgent summons -- Notice from Lizzie -- Barely alive -- Dying wish -- A somber wedding -- Found out -- Leeches -- True identity -- The last will -- Between here and hell -- The dollmaker -- Heavy payment -- Drowned again -- The future -- A question of feelings -- Promotional teaser -- Dickens : The final chapter. |
| Credits |
Producer, Catherine Wearing ; director, Julian Farino ; screenplay by Sandy Welch ; music specially composed by Adrian Johnston. |
| Cast |
Paul McGann, Keeley Hawes, Anna Friel, David Schofield, David Bradley, Steven Mackintosh, Peter Vaughan, Pam Ferris. |
| Event |
Originally released as a television movie in 1998. |
| Summary |
A tale of two turbulent love affairs plays out amidst a tangled web of wealth, corruption, passion and betrayal in 1860s London. |
| Audience |
Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. Not Rated. |
| System Details |
DVD ; Dolby digital. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 -- Film adaptations.
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London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
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| Genre/Form |
Television mini-series.
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Television adaptations.
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Television programs for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Wearing, Catherine.
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Farino, Julian.
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Welch, Sandy.
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McGann, Paul.
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Hawes, Keeley, 1976-
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Friel, Anna, 1976-
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Schofield, David.
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Bradley, David, 1953-
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Mackintosh, Steven.
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Vaughan, Peter, 1923-2016
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Ferris, Pam.
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Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870.
Our mutual friend.
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British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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BBC Video (Firm)
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BBC Worldwide Ltd.
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| ISBN |
1419814524 |
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9781419814525 |
| Standard No. |
794051233820 |
| Music No. |
E2338 Warner Home Video |
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