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The Life and Adventures of Nick Nickleby
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The Life and Adventures of Nick Nickleby

2012-11-05 · 45 min / episode · Not rated

Drama

Modern interpretation of the classic Charles Dickens tale about a young man who must support his family following the death of his father, turning to his sinister uncle for help.

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Production companies
BBC, Kindle Entertainment
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

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Andrew SimpsonAndrew SimpsonNick Nickleby
Jonathan HardenJonathan HardenNewman Noggs
Adrian DunbarAdrian DunbarRalph Nickleby
Linda BassettLinda BassettMrs. Smike
Jayne WisenerJayne WisenerKat Nickleby
James GreeneJames GreeneMr. Cobbey
Anna Wilson-JonesAnna Wilson-JonesMs. Knag
Bronagh GallagherBronagh GallagherMrs. Nickleby

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