The Old Curiosity Shop
TV series
The Old Curiosity Shop
1962–1963, English, on BBC One. Created by Constance Cox.
A kindly shop owner has overwhelming gambling debts. These allow his greedy landlord to seize his shop of dusty treasures. Evicted and with no way to pay his debts, the shop owner and his granddaughter flee.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 1963
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Latest episode
S1 E13: Episode 13
Aired 17 February 1963
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Constance CoxCreator
- Michele DotriceNell Trent · 13 ep
- Oliver JohnstonGrandfather · 13 ep
- Anton RodgersDick Swiveller · 6 ep
- Patrick TroughtonDaniel Quilp · 6 ep
- Ronald CunliffeKit Nubbles · 5 ep
- Ian ThompsonFred Trent · 4 ep
- Megs JenkinsMrs Nubbles · 4 ep
- Bryan PringleSampson Brass · 4 ep
- Robert CookLittle Jacob · 4 ep
- Philip RayMr Garland · 3 ep
- Helena McCarthyMrs Garland · 3 ep
- Sheila Shand GibbsMrs Quilp · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 25 November 1962
- Last aired
- 17 February 1963
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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What The Old Curiosity Shop is based on
The Old Curiosity Shop is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Old Curiosity Shop: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Old Curiosity Shop are there?
The Old Curiosity Shop has 1 season and 13 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is The Old Curiosity Shop finished?
Yes. The Old Curiosity Shop ended in 1963, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Old Curiosity Shop on?
The Old Curiosity Shop isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Old Curiosity Shop parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Old Curiosity Shop?
If you liked The Old Curiosity Shop, try The Rainmaker, Kill Jackie, The Emperor of Ocean Park.
Who created The Old Curiosity Shop?
The Old Curiosity Shop was created by Constance Cox and stars Michele Dotrice, Oliver Johnston, Anton Rodgers.
What is The Old Curiosity Shop based on?
The Old Curiosity Shop is adapted from a novel.