Quick facts
- Released
- June 11, 1969
- Runtime
- 90 min
- IMDb
- tt1626921
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Studio
- BBC
Themes
Cast
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Pickwick about?
- Pickwick is a British television musical made by the BBC in 1969 and based on the 1963 stage musical Pickwick, which in turn was based on the 1837 novel The Pickwick Papers written by Charles Dickens. It stars Harry Secombe as Samuel Pickwick and Roy Castle as Sam Weller. This television production was based on the stage musical Pickwick which had been a commercial success. It was adapted for the screen by James Gilbert and Jimmy Grafton. The musical had premiered in the West End in 1963, again with Harry Secombe in the lead role. Running at 90 minutes and made in colour, the TV musical again had lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and a score by Cyril Ornadel. The book was by Wolf Mankowitz and it was directed by Terry Hughes. The programme was first transmitted on 11 June 1969 and again on 26 December 1969. One of the better known songs from the score is "If I Ruled the World". The cast of this production differed somewhat from that of the stage musical.
- Who directed Pickwick?
- Pickwick was directed by Terry Hughes.
- Who stars in Pickwick?
- Pickwick stars Harry Secombe, Roy Castle, Hattie Jacques, Aubrey Woods.
- When was Pickwick released?
- Pickwick is a 1969 music, drama film.
- Where can I watch Pickwick?
- You can watch Pickwick with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.