New Charles Dickens Collection Volume 1 2, 10 DVDs BBC

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Volume 1
Volume 1 includes six Charles Dickens masterpieces in 32 hours of classic television. The grotesque comedy and dark tragedy of Victorian London's streets come to vivid life in these original productions form the BBC, remastered for DVD.

Oliver Twist
Marked by superb acting and consistent faithfulness to the book, this excellent presentation brings to life the classic characters of Fagin, the Artful Dodger, Nancy and Bill Sikes in Dicken's most beloved tale, the story of the poor boy who asked for more.

Martin Chuzzlewit
When the elderly Martin Chuzzlewit disinherits his grandson, the rest of the family closes in like sharks to determine who will inherit his fortune. A host of memorable characters and a thrilling tale come together in this magnificent adaptation of Dicken's comic masterpieces.

Bleak House
This stunning production brings to life an unflinching look at the absurdity of the legal profession, whose sole purpose seems to be lining the pockets of lawyers. As the interminable court case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce grinds on, it entangles a growing number of innocent victims, from the proud Lady Dedlock to destitute crossing-sweeper Jo.

Hard Times
In Dicken's dark treatise on capitalism without a conscience, Tom and Louisa Gradgrind, raised according to utilitarian philosophy, face the consequences of being starved of emotion and imagination. This extraordinary production captures the soot and smoke that blot out the sun in dank, industry-choked Coketown.

Great Expectations
Violence and Victorian gentility meet in this powerful adaptation of Dicken's most piercing examination of upward mobility. Containing some of his finest comedy and such legendary characters as Miss Havisham and Magwitch, this tale of Pip's epic journey from boy to man is one of the author's greatest works.

Our Mutual Friend
Critically acclaimed as Dicken's crowning achievement, the sweeping tale of two turbulent love affairs set against a tangled web of wealth, corruption, passion and betrayal in 1860s London is captured in this superb dramatization.

Volume 2
Volume 2 includes four Charles Dickens masterpieces in 18 hours of classic television. The brilliant comedy and sinister misfortune of Victorian London's streets come to ramatic life in these original productions from the BBC, remastered for DVD.

The Pickwick Papers
A hilarious masterpiece about Samuel Pickwick, a retired businessman who is determined that after a quiet life of enterprise the time has come to set off on an unforgettable excursion with his three closest friends. The four ramblers travel throughout the English countryside getting into trouble wherever possible.

Dombey And Son
Foolish pride and self-importance come to light in this classic Dickens tale. Mr. Dombey, a successful merchant, is desperate for a son to carry on the family business. He is delighted when the long awaited successor arrives but only misfortune follows, leaving Dombey alone in the world.

David Copperfield
Dickens's most autobiographical book, David Copperfield tells the moving story of one man's journey from birth to maturity. David navigates through a life fraught with hardships and challenges, unexpected joys and love, striving always to be the hero of his own story.

The Old Curiosity Shop
The riveting story of a beautiful young girl named Nell who lives with her loving grandfather in his shop of curiosities. With danger lurking, Nell's grandfather is desperate to provide a better life for his sweet granddaughter, eventually gambling away what little savings they had.

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Release Date: 8/15/2006
Format: 10-disc boxsets
Region: Region 1 ( US and Canada )
Language: English
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Running Time: 3010 Mintues