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Dombey and Son

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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.

Drama

2.9 / 5

16th January 1983 - 20th March 1983
Director
Rodney Bennett
Writer
James Andrew Hall
Producer
Barry Letts
Top Cast
Julian GloverLysette AnthonyShirley Cain
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Episode 1
16th January 1983

Episode 1

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

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Episode 2
23rd January 1983

Episode 2

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

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Episode 3
30th January 1983

Episode 3

Florence is lost.

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Episode 4
6th February 1983

Episode 4

No overview available.

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Episode 5
15th February 1983

Episode 5

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Episode 6
13th February 1983

Episode 6

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Episode 7
27th February 1983

Episode 7

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Episode 8
6th March 1983

Episode 8

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.

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Episode 9
13th March 1983

Episode 9

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.

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Episode 10
20th March 1983

Episode 10

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