A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships. Initially broadcast on BBC One from January to April 1966, only nine of the thirteen episodes are believed to still exist.
David Copperfield (Season 1)
Early Days (Episode 1)
Air date: 1966-01-16
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: In which David meets new friends but is disturbed by his homecoming.
The New Home (Episode 2)
Air date: 1966-01-23
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: In which David is sent away to school but hears bad news from home.
The Long Journey (Episode 3)
Air date: 1966-01-30
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: In which the Micawbers give David friendly advice and he resolves to travel.
Distant Relations (Episode 4)
Air date: 1966-02-06
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: In which David tells his story and Betsey Trotwood arranges a momentous interview.
Old Acquaintances (Episode 5)
Air date: 1966-02-13
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: In which David revisits his childhood haunts and Steerforth buys a boat.
The Bachelor Party (Episode 6)
Air date: 1966-02-20
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: In which David chooses a profession but ignores a warning.
Courtship (Episode 7)
Air date: 1966-02-27
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: In which David is concerned with affairs of the heart but saddened by the treachery of an old friend.
The Proposal (Episode 8)
Air date: 1966-03-06
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: In which Betsey Trotwood faces trouble and David finds that one profession is not enough.
Domestic Tangles (Episode 9)
Air date: 1966-03-13
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: In which the Copperfields entertain and something turns up at last for Mr. Micawber.
Toll of the Sea (Episode 10)
Air date: 1966-03-20
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: In which there is a storm at sea and a long journey ends.
'Umble Aspirations (Episode 11)
Air date: 1966-03-27
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: In which David is angered by false humility and surprised by Betsey Trotwood's revelations.
Fortunes Restored (Episode 12)
Air date: 1966-04-03
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: In which Mr. Micawber exposes a series of crimes and David suffers a grievous loss.
Home at Last (Episode 13)
Air date: 1966-04-10
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: In which David embarks on a long journey and a blind beggar shows him the way.
Seasons
Episodes 13