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Charles Dickens’ beloved novel gets all-star treatment in this acclaimed encore presentation of “David Copperfield.” The cast includes Maggie Smith, Ian McKellen, Bob Hoskins and an irresistible 10-year-old Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter
) as the young boy against the world.
MASTERPIECE's acclaimed adaptation of Charles Dickens' beloved
novel, based on his own difficult journey from boy to man, boasts
an all-star cast headed by Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter)
in his first television appearance. Also appearing: Bob Hoskins
(Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Mona Lisa) as the
ever-optimistic Mr. Micawber, Academy Award-winner Maggie Smith
(A Room With a View, The Prime of Miss Jean
Brodie) as David's upstanding Aunt Betsey and Ian McKellen
(Harry Potter, GREAT PERFORMANCES "King Lear") as
the sadistic schoolmaster. The series originally aired in 2000.
Find out more information about MASTERPIECE
CLASSIC's presentations that are part of "The Tales of Charles
Dickens."