Dombey and Son

30min

Drama

Dombey and Son is a television mini-series produced by the BBC in 1983. It was based on the book Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens. It was adapted by James Andrew Hall and directed by Rodney Bennett.

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

30min

16th Jan 1983

This first episode sets the scene with an adored son, and the neglected daughter of a wealthy businessman.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

30min

23rd Jan 1983

Dombey finally has a son, though his wife dies in childbirth. His daughter feels neglected and is heartbroken, and is consoled by ther maid.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

30min

30th Jan 1983

Florence is lost.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

30min

6th Feb 1983

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

30min

15th Feb 1983

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

30min

13th Feb 1983

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

30min

27th Feb 1983

Episode 8

8. Episode 8

30min

6th Mar 1983

Although she doesn't love him, Edith accepts Dombey's marriage proposal. Walter Gay's ship appears to have been lost at sea, while Sol Gills has also disappeared.

Episode 9

9. Episode 9

30min

13th Mar 1983

Mr Dombey and Edith have married, although there is a growing antipathy between them. Dombey's criticism of his wife leads to a serious quarrel.

Episode 10

10. Episode 10

30min

20th Mar 1983

First air date

16th Jan 1983

Last air date

20th Mar 1983

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks