Description
This comprehensive 3 DVD box set explores the life, times and work of Charles Dickens, the great Victorian author. Dickens is undoubtedly one of the great literary geniuses of all time. Yet, there is much about Dickens incredible life that remains unknown. His is a fascinating story from rags to riches, complete with bankruptcy, prison, forced child labour and fame and fortune, overshadowed by guilt and secrecy. This DVD set demonstrates how much Dickens drew upon his own experiences in his fiction.
DVD 1
Uncovering the real Dickens, the great authors fascinating biography presented by Peter Ackroyd.
His life’s story resembles the plot of one of Dickens own novels. An innovative mix of
documentary and dramatic reconstruction vividly recreates the author’s extraordinary life.
DVD 2
The classic 1999 BBC version of David Copperfield
DVD 3
A Christmas Carol
At Dickens house a group of his friends and relatives attend the telling of
the classic Christmas story by the novelist himself.

