Dombey and Son

Dombey and Son

Dombey and Son is a television mini-series produced by the BBC in 1983. It was based on the book Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens. It was adapted by James Andrew Hall and directed by Rodney Bennett.

Drama

Seasons

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1983-01-16

This first episode sets the scene with an adored son, and the neglected daughter of a wealthy businessman.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1983-01-23

Dombey finally has a son, though his wife dies in childbirth. His daughter feels neglected and is heartbroken, and is consoled by ther maid.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1983-01-30

Florence is lost.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1983-02-06

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1983-02-15

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1983-02-13

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1983-02-27

Episode 8

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1983-03-06

Although she doesn't love him, Edith accepts Dombey's marriage proposal. Walter Gay's ship appears to have been lost at sea, while Sol Gills has also disappeared.

Episode 9

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 1983-03-13

Mr Dombey and Edith have married, although there is a growing antipathy between them. Dombey's criticism of his wife leads to a serious quarrel.

Episode 10

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 1983-03-20

Select an episode to start watching

Rating

5.7/10

Release Date

1983-01-16

Episodes

10 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast