The read
The series ran 1 season across 9 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
2 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Miniseries | 9 ep1979 |
Cast
- Sebastian ShawGrandfather
- Natalie OgleNell Trent
- Trevor PeacockDaniel Quilp
- Granville SaxtonDick Swiveller
Themes
london, englandbased on novel or bookvictorian englandorphanhunchbackmoneylender19th centurygambling addictiongrandfather granddaughter relationship