Overview of 'David Copperfield' Season 1

David Copperfield (1966)

Drama

A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships. Initially broadcast on BBC One from January to April 1966, only nine of the thirteen episodes are believed to still exist.

Writing:

Campbell Logan
Charles Dickens
Vincent Tilsley

Stars:

Release Date: 1966-01-16
Seasons: 1

5.0/10

Country: GB
Language: English
Runtime: 25

Season 1 Episode List

Episode 1 - Early Days
Release Date: 1966-01-16
In which David meets new friends but is disturbed by his homecoming.
Episode 2 - The New Home
Release Date: 1966-01-23
In which David is sent away to school but hears bad news from home.
Episode 3 - The Long Journey
Release Date: 1966-01-30
In which the Micawbers give David friendly advice and he resolves to travel.
Episode 4 - Distant Relations
Release Date: 1966-02-06
In which David tells his story and Betsey Trotwood arranges a momentous interview.
Episode 5 - Old Acquaintances
Release Date: 1966-02-13
In which David revisits his childhood haunts and Steerforth buys a boat.
Episode 6 - The Bachelor Party
Release Date: 1966-02-20
In which David chooses a profession but ignores a warning.
Episode 7 - Courtship
Release Date: 1966-02-27
In which David is concerned with affairs of the heart but saddened by the treachery of an old friend.
Episode 8 - The Proposal
Release Date: 1966-03-06
In which Betsey Trotwood faces trouble and David finds that one profession is not enough.
Episode 9 - Domestic Tangles
Release Date: 1966-03-13
In which the Copperfields entertain and something turns up at last for Mr. Micawber.
Episode 10 - Toll of the Sea
Release Date: 1966-03-20
In which there is a storm at sea and a long journey ends.
Episode 11 - 'Umble Aspirations
Release Date: 1966-03-27
In which David is angered by false humility and surprised by Betsey Trotwood's revelations.
Episode 12 - Fortunes Restored
Release Date: 1966-04-03
In which Mr. Micawber exposes a series of crimes and David suffers a grievous loss.
Episode 13 - Home at Last
Release Date: 1966-04-10
In which David embarks on a long journey and a blind beggar shows him the way.