The Old Curiosity Shop

1979–19801 seasonEnded

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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.

Created by: Charles Dickens
Network: BBC One

Cast

Sebastian ShawGrandfather
Natalie OgleNell Trent
Trevor PeacockDaniel Quilp
Granville SaxtonDick Swiveller
Colin JeavonsSampson Brass
Christopher FairbankKit Nubbles
Wensley PitheyThe Single Gentleman
Sandra PayneMrs Quilp
Freda DowieSally Brass
Laurence HardyMr Witherden

Seasons · 1

Season 1
9 episodes · 1979

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