The Personal History of David Copperfield
From rags to riches... and back again.
2019-11-07 | 119 minutes
Plot Summary
A fresh and distinctive take on Charles Dickens’ semi-autobiographical masterpiece, The Personal History of David Copperfield, set in the 1840s, chronicles the life of its iconic title character as he navigates a chaotic world to find his elusive place within it. From his unhappy childhood to the discovery of his gift as a storyteller and writer, David’s journey is by turns hilarious and tragic, but always full of life, colour and humanity.
Cast
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Dev PatelDavid Copperfield
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Peter CapaldiMr. Micawber
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Ben WhishawUriah Heep
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Tilda SwintonBetsey Trotwood
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Gwendoline ChristieJane Murdstone
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Hugh LaurieMr. Dick
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Anthony WelshHam
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Aneurin BarnardSteerforth
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Divian LadwaDr. Chillip
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Rosalind EleazarAgnes
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Morfydd ClarkClara Copperfield / Dora Spenlow
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Benedict WongMr. Wickfield
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Paul WhitehouseDaniel Peggotty
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Daisy May CooperPeggotty
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Daniel FearnPawnbroker
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Sophie McSheraMrs. Crupp
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Nikki Amuka-BirdMrs. Steerforth
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Bronagh GallagherMrs. Micawber
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Ruby BentallJanet
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Darren BoydEdward Murdstone
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