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Episode 4

The newly wealthy Dorrits set off on a tour of Europe, but Amy is feeling homesick. Stars Ian McKellen and Julian Wadham.

The newly wealthy Dorrits set off on a tour of Europe but Little Dorrit is homesick.

Fanny finds a suitor and William is gratified by the attentions of the banker, Mr Merdle.

Charles Dickens's masterpiece of social satire and imprisonment.

Starring Sir Ian McKellen as Charles Dickens.

Dramatised by Doug Lucie.

Recorded on location in London.

Charles Dickens ...... Ian McKellen
Arthur Clennam ...... Julian Wadham
Mrs Clennam ...... Margaret Tyzack
William Dorrit ...... John Wood
Little Dorrit ...... Jasmine Hyde
Mr Merdle ...... Kenneth Cranham
Mrs Merdle ...... Jennie Stoller
Fanny Dorrit ...... Indira Varma
Flora Finching ...... Sophie Thompson
Frederick Dorrit ...... Peter Tuddenham
John Chivery ...... Ben Crowe
Tip Dorritt ...... Kenny Blyth
Flintwinch ...... Ioan Meredith
Mr Pancks ...... Philp Joseph
Mr Doyce ...... Jonathan Keeble

Other parts played by members of the cast.

Music by Mia Soteriou.

Director: Janet Whitaker

First broadcast on 91热爆 Radio 4 in April 2001.

1 hour

Last on

Fri 6 Jan 2023 00:00

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