
TV series
Dombey and Son
1969, English.
Charles Dickens' classic novel is given its first television adaptation in this classic 1969 BBC production. Paul Dombey is a well-to-do shipping firm owner, who lacks a son to take over the family business. After rejecting his daughter's affection, he reconciles with her before his death.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 1969
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Where to watch Dombey and Son
Dombey and Son is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Britbox in India.
Availability in India as of 8 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E13: Dombey and Daughter
Aired 9 November 1969
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- John CarsonMr. Dombey · 13 ep
- Kara WilsonFlorence Dombey · 13 ep
- William MooreCaptain Cuttle · 13 ep
- Christopher SandfordMr. Toots · 13 ep
- Helen FraserSusan Nipper · 13 ep
- Sally HomeEdith Dombey & Alice Marwood · 13 ep
- Gary RaymondJames Carker · 13 ep
- Pat CoombsLucretia Tox · 13 ep
- Edward ToppsTowlinson · 13 ep
- Fay ComptonMrs. Brown · 13 ep
- David GarthJohn Carker · 13 ep
- Derek SeatonWalter Gay · 13 ep
Details
- First aired
- 17 August 1969
- Last aired
- 9 November 1969
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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What Dombey and Son is based on
Dombey and Son is based on Dombey and Son (1848) by Charles Dickens, published by Bradbury and Evans.
1848
Dombey and Son
By Charles Dickens
Published by Bradbury and Evans
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Dombey and Son: quick answers
Is Dombey and Son worth watching?
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How many seasons of Dombey and Son are there?
Dombey and Son has 1 season and 13 episodes.
Is Dombey and Son finished?
Yes. Dombey and Son ended in 1969, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Dombey and Son on?
Dombey and Son is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Britbox in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
Dombey and Son parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Dombey and Son yet.
What shows are like Dombey and Son?
If you liked Dombey and Son, try Offspring, Cupertino, SkyMed.
What is Dombey and Son based on?
Dombey and Son is based on Dombey and Son (1848) by Charles Dickens, published by Bradbury and Evans.
