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Modern re-telling of the Dickens classic. When the death of Nicholas Nickleby leaves his family ruined and homeless, his son Nick turns to their wealthy, estranged uncle for help.

When the death of Nicholas Nickleby leaves his family ruined and homeless, his son Nick turns to their wealthy, estranged uncle for help. Unbeknownst to Nick, his uncle Ralph has his own sinister plans for the Nicklebys. Separated from his family, Nick is sent off to work in Ralph's flagship care home, Dotheolds Hall - where he uncovers a dark secret at the heart of his uncle's business.

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Mon 4 Mar 2013 17:15

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Credits

Role Contributor
Producer Susan Breen
Director David Innes Edwards
Writer Joy Wilkinson
Nick Andrew Simpson
Mrs Smike Linda Bassett
Ralph Adrian Dunbar
Kat Jayne Wisener
Noggs Jonathan Harden
Squeers Mark McDonnell
Frannie Hollie Taylor
Hawkovsky Gerry O'Brien
Maddy Caitlin Joseph
Mrs Nickleby Bronagh Gallagher
Dr Brightside Edward Peel
Verisopht Laurence Kennedy
Mr Bhray Ranjit Krishnamma
Maia Yasmin Poppy Kaftar
Mr Cobbey James Greene
Mrs Graymarsh Barbara Adair
Mr Bolder Howell Evans

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