The Old Curiosity Shop

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.

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Created By

Charles Dickens

Status

Ended

Original Name

The Old Curiosity Shop

First Air Date

December 9, 1979

Last Air Date

February 3, 1980

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

BBC One

S01E09

Episode 9

Kit has been framed by Quilp and thrown into jail. His plight is brought to the attention of Mr Witherden by Swiveller. The Single Gentleman finally tracks down Nell and her grandfather.

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