The Hero of My Life

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

Michael Jayston

(Charles Dickens)

Isla Blair

(Ellen Ternan)

Amanda Reiss

(Maria Beadnell)

Jo Rowbottom

(Eleanor P.)

Sheila Grant

(Catherine Hogarth)

Ciaran Madden

(Mary Hogarth)

Maureen Beck

(Georgina Hogarth)

Anthony Higginson

(Mr. Hogarth)

Doreathea Phillips

(Mrs. Hogarth)

Colin Jeavons

(Wilkie Collins)

David March

(Narrator)