Dickens of London Discover the Amazing Life of This Great Writer

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Learn about the interesting life of this social reformer, actor and writer. His own story is as amazing as his finest novels.

Actors: Roy Dotrice, Simon Bell, Gene Foad, Diana Coupland, Samuel Matthews

Charles Dickens' life sounds like a story that could have come from one of his novels -- his father was imprisoned when Charles was a child, forcing him to find work in a factory to support himself and his family, and it was only after many years of struggle that he began to earn his living as a reporter.

In time, Dickens began writing comic short stories, and eventually he became one of the most popular and acclaimed novelists in the world. Dickens of London is a miniseries produced for British television which recounts the remarkable story of Dickens' life and career. Roy Dotrice stars as Charles Dickens, Gene Foad plays Dickens as a young man, and Simon Bell portrays Dickens as a child. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide 11 Hrs. 26 minutes VHS