The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

Overview

Young Nicholas Nickleby sets out to make his fortune in order to prevent his mother and sister from depending upon his uncle, Ralph Nicklby. But he finds his first job as master at a Yorkshire school to be cruel, and runs away with one of the students. Meanwhile, Kate is subjected to the unwanted attentions of Sir Mulberry Hawk, aided by her uncle. Nicholas and his new friend, Smike, begin their adventures and eventually set out to rescue Kate, with the usual Dickensian twists, turns and asides.

Details

Status

Ended

First aired

November 7, 1982

Last aired

December 23, 1982

Episodes

10

Network

Channel 4

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Creator

David Edgar