TV series
The Old Curiosity Shop
1979–1980, English, on BBC One. Created by Charles Dickens.
The Old Curiosity Shop is a 1979 BBC miniseries based on the novel by Charles Dickens. It was directed by Julian Amyes, and adapted by William Trevor. A kindly shop owner whose overwhelming gambling debts allow a greedy landlord to seize his shop of dusty treasures. Evicted and with no way to pay his debts, he and his granddaughter flee.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 9
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1980
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Latest episode
S1 E9: Episode 9
Aired 3 February 1980
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Charles DickensCreator
- Sebastian ShawGrandfather · 9 ep
- Natalie OgleNell Trent · 9 ep
- Trevor PeacockDaniel Quilp · 9 ep
- Granville SaxtonDick Swiveller · 9 ep
- Colin JeavonsSampson Brass · 7 ep
- Christopher FairbankKit Nubbles · 7 ep
- Wensley PitheyThe Single Gentleman · 7 ep
- Sandra PayneMrs Quilp · 6 ep
- Freda DowieSally Brass · 6 ep
- Laurence HardyMr Witherden · 5 ep
- Simon GarstangLittle Jacob · 4 ep
- Keith HazemoreAbel Garland · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 December 1979
- Last aired
- 3 February 1980
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Old Curiosity Shop is based on
The Old Curiosity Shop is based on The Old Curiosity Shop, an 1840 novel by Charles Dickens, published by Chapman and Hall.
Novel · 1840
The Old Curiosity Shop
By Charles Dickens
Published by Chapman and Hall
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Old Curiosity Shop has 1 season and 9 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Old Curiosity Shop finished?
Yes. The Old Curiosity Shop ended in 1980, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Old Curiosity Shop?
If you liked The Old Curiosity Shop, try Anne with an E, Murdoch Mysteries, Great Expectations.
Who created The Old Curiosity Shop?
The Old Curiosity Shop was created by Charles Dickens and stars Sebastian Shaw, Natalie Ogle, Trevor Peacock.
What is The Old Curiosity Shop based on?
The Old Curiosity Shop is based on The Old Curiosity Shop, an 1840 novel by Charles Dickens, published by Chapman and Hall.