Re-release celebrating the bicentennial of Charles Dicken’s birth.
This comprehensive DVD set explores the life, times and work of Charles Dickens, the great Victorian author. Dickens is un-doubtedly one of the great literary geniuses of all time. Yet, there is much about Dickens' incredible life that remains unknown.
His is a fascinating story; from rags to riches, complete with bankruptcy, prison, forced child labour and fame and fortune, over- shadowed by guilt and secrecy. This DVD set demonstrates how much Dickens drew upon his own experiences in his fiction.
DVD 1: Uncovering the Real Dickens, presented by Peter Ackroyd. An innovative
mix of documentary and dramatic reconstruc- tion vividly recreates the
author's extraordinary life.
DVD 2: The acclaimed 1999 BBC TV drama David Copperfield. Three hours of
classic drama heaven!
DVD 3: A Christmas Carol At Dickens' house a group of his friends and relatives
attend a private performance of the classic Christmas story. An authentic
dramatisation by Anton Lesser as the novelist. Songs from Grope Lane The 12-year
old Dickens escapes the miserable daily life in a brief spell of raucous tavern
entertainment.
The Making of Uncovering the Real Dickens – a surprising look behind the scenes of this evocative production.