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The Old Curiosity Shop (1979)

TV Series ★ 7.5 30 min

Drama

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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Released
December 9, 1979
Runtime
30 min
IMDb
tt0227938
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Cast

Sebastian Shaw Sebastian Shaw Grandfather Natalie Ogle Nell Trent Trevor Peacock Trevor Peacock Daniel Quilp Granville Saxton Granville Saxton Dick Swiveller

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Old Curiosity Shop about?
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.
Who created The Old Curiosity Shop?
The Old Curiosity Shop was created by Charles Dickens.
Who stars in The Old Curiosity Shop?
The Old Curiosity Shop stars Sebastian Shaw, Natalie Ogle, Trevor Peacock, Granville Saxton.
When was The Old Curiosity Shop released?
The Old Curiosity Shop is a 1979 drama series.
Where can I watch The Old Curiosity Shop?
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