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David Copperfield (Dramatised)

By: Charles Dickens
Narrated by: Miriam Margolyes, Timothy Spall, Phil Daniels, Sheila Hancock
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David Copperfield is the story of a boy growing to maturity in the affairs of the world and of the heart, surrounded by some of Dickens' most memorable characters: David's eccentric great-aunt, Miss Betsey Trotwood; the ever-optimistic Mr Micawber; jolly Peggotty and her willing husband Barkis; the charming Steerforth; the ever so 'umble Uriah Heep; and the foolishly innocent Dora.

But will David finally find happiness with the faithful Agnes Wickfield, whom he has known since childhood? And is her own future secure, threatened as it is by Uriah Heep, her father's clerk?

This full-cast audio dramatisation of the Dickens classic stars Miriam Margolyes, Timothy Spall, Phil Daniels, and Sheila Hancock.

Public Domain (P)2012 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Classics Heartfelt Funny

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Best adaptation of this classic work. The cast is high quality and the music elegant.

A beautiful dramatisation

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Would you consider the audio edition of David Copperfield (Dramatised) to be better than the print version?

For me all the characters are brought to life and are really well defined by the excellent cast.

What other book might you compare David Copperfield (Dramatised) to, and why?

Bleak House is another roller coaster of a book that has so many complex characters that are all the better for being dramatised. So easy get back into the book once you restart your listening.

What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Narrators are the key for me, not all narrators are blessed with skills to deliver a believable and entertaining experience. For example the likes of Anton Lesser is the finest exponents of the art. There are others who can make or break a story. It's an art.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

David meeting his aunt for the first time and appealing for her surpport.

Dickens and BBC at their Best!

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Well, I'm a Dickens fan anyway. The unabridged book is always worth reading/listening to first, so that when you hear a dramatization of this quality, you can appreciate how closely they've adhered to the original story and captured the spirit of Dickens. I think he would approve!

Total Brilliance!

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This dramatised version of Dickens' brilliant novel is true to its author's work and renders the listener captivated for hours.

A true classic brought to life.

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Great story, told excellently. I'm a new convert to audiobooks and to Dickens. On balance, I think I prefer an unabridged reading of the full book, as long as it's narrated well..... but, a dramatised version with actors as good as these must come a close second.
Totally addictive!

Wonderful Story, wonderfully narrated

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