Series

Dickens

★ 7.0(1)20021h 0m1 season

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Good to know

Creator: Peter Ackroyd
Release date: 2002-05-11
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3
Network: BBC One
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Opus Arte

About Dickens

Dickens is a 2002 web series in the Documentary and Drama genres, created by Peter Ackroyd, starring Peter Ackroyd, Anton Lesser and Miriam Margolyes. It spans 1 season and 3 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Dickens in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Dickens is a 2002 three-part docudrama presented by Peter Ackroyd, on whose biography of Dickens it was based. An unorthodox style is taken: actors play various individuals in Dickens' life (as well as Dickens himself), interviewed as if appearing in a contemporary documentary. Their words are from actual letters and journals of the individuals involved, and serve to illuminate the hardships and successes in Dickens' life, and the way his experiences found their way into his works.

Seasons (1)

Miniseries3 eps · 2002

Cast

Peter Ackroyd

Self — Presenter

Anton Lesser

Charles Dickens

Miriam Margolyes

Catherine Dickens

Kenneth Cranham

John Forster

Helen McCrory

Kate Dickens

Geoffrey Palmer

Thackeray

Themes & keywords

miniseriesdocudrama19th centurydramatizationbiographical dramabiographical documentarycharles dickens

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Dickens in Canada?+

Dickens is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Dickens on Netflix?+

Dickens is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How many seasons of Dickens are there?+

Dickens has 1 season and 3 episodes in total.

Who stars in Dickens?+

Dickens stars Peter Ackroyd, Anton Lesser, Miriam Margolyes, Kenneth Cranham and Helen McCrory.

When did Dickens come out?+

Dickens is a 2002 web series created by Peter Ackroyd.

What genre is Dickens?+

Dickens is Documentary and Drama series.

Who created Dickens?+

Dickens was created by Peter Ackroyd.