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The Hero of My Life(1970)

June 9, 19701h 18m

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Overview

The rise of Charles Dickens, from poverty to prosperity, traced and reflected in his writings.

Director: Michael Darlow
Writers: Bruce Norman

Top Billed Cast

Michael Jayston
Charles Dickens
Isla Blair
Ellen Ternan
Jo Rowbottom
Eleanor P.
Ciaran Madden
Mary Hogarth

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Colin Jeavons

Wilkie Collins

Amanda Reiss

Maria Beadnell

Sheila Grant

Catherine Hogarth

Maureen Beck

Georgina Hogarth

Anthony Higginson

Mr. Hogarth

Doreathea Phillips

Mrs. Hogarth

David March

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Status: Released
Original title: The Hero of My Life
Original language: English
Production: Thames Television

Keywords

docudrama