David Copperfield 1986

Name: David Copperfield
Genre: Drama
Duration: 30 min
Cast: Colin Hurley, Brenda Bruce, Simon Callow, Jenny McCracken, Francesca Hall

★ 5.2/10 Drama 1 seasons · 10 eps Ended

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What is David Copperfield?

David Copperfield is a television series first released in 1986. Catalogued under Drama.

Type: TV series
Year: 1986
Status: Ended
Episodes: 10
Runtime: 30 minutes
First aired: Oct 19, 1986
Networks: BBC One
Genres: Drama
Updated: Sep 11, 2026

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⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.1/10

🧠 Narrative Depth8.4/10

🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10

🎬 Production Scale8.2/10

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David Copperfield is a television series first released in 1986. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 10 tracked episodes.

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“A young man's struggle from hardship to maturity unfolds in a heartfelt drama.”

#dramatic #character-driven #period

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Explores social injustice and personal growth
Strong dramatic tone

Keep in mind

Period setting may feel distant to some viewers

Watch it if you enjoy character-driven period dramas about personal development.

The series carries a PG rating and presents mature themes in a gentle, appropriate manner.

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Cast

Colin Hurley David Copperfield

Brenda Bruce Betsey Trotwood

Simon Callow Wilkins Micawber

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Jenny McCracken Clara Peggotty

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Francesca Hall Dora Spenlow

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Jeremy Brudenell James Steerforth

Thorley Walters Richard 'Mr Dick' Babley

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Ronald Herdman Barkis

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Natalie Ogle Agnes Wickfield

Stephen Thorne Daniel Peggotty

Owen Teale Ham Peggotty

Hilary Mason Meg Gummidge

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What is the premise of the 1986 David Copperfield series?

It follows a young man’s journey from a difficult childhood toward maturity, examining social injustice and complex relationships.

When was the David Copperfield series released?

The series premiered in 1986.

What genre does the 1986 David Copperfield belong to?

It is classified as a drama.

What rating does the series have?

The series is rated PG.

What themes are explored in the series?

The show explores social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.

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