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The Worst Episodes of David Copperfield

Every episode of David Copperfield ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of David Copperfield!

A miniseries adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic, following David Copperfield's life starting from his idyllic childhood and continuing through to adulthood.
Genre:Drama
Network:BBC One

Worst Episodes Summary

"Part 1" is the worst rated episode of "David Copperfield". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Barry Letts and written by N/A, it aired on 10/19/1986. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Part 2".

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    #1 - Part 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/19/1986

    On a seaside holiday with his wife and children David Copperfield looks back over his life. He remembers how he was brought up by his nurse, Peggoty, and how his idyllic childhood was changed by his mother's marriage to Mr Murdstone.

    Director: Barry Letts

    Writer: N/A

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    #2 - Part 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/26/1986

    Mr Murdstone has appointed his sister Jane as housekeeper and David is forbidden to associate with the servants, especially Peggoty. David and Mr Murdstone develop a mutual hatred for each other. When Mr Murdstone beats David, David turns on him, biting his hand. After this he is sent away to Salem House School run by the cruel headmaster Mr Creakle.

    Director: Barry Letts

    Writer: N/A

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    #3 - Part 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/2/1986

    After the death of David's mother Mr. Murdstone takes David out of school and puts him to work in his London wine business as a bottlewasher and general labourer. David boards with the Micawbers, a family who live in desperate but genteel poverty, under constant harassment from creditors.

    Director: Barry Letts

    Writer: N/A

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    #4 - Part 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/9/1986

    Arriving home from work one evening, David finds that the Micawbers are about to be taken to the debtors' prison. Now homeless, David decides to run away to his only surviving relative, Aunt Betsey, who lives near Dover. She takes him in and roughly sends the Murdstones away when they come looking for David.

    Director: Barry Letts

    Writer: N/A

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    #5 - Part 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/16/1986

    Aunt Betsey sends David to public school where during term time he lives with her lawyer Mr Wickfield. The widower and his daughter Agnes welcome David's company.

    Director: Barry Letts

    Writer: N/A

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    #6 - Part 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/23/1986

    After meeting his old schoolfriend Steerforth at an inn, David takes him on a visit to Yarmouth to see Peggoty and her husband Barkis and her family.

    Director: Barry Letts

    Writer: N/A

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    #7 - Part 7

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/30/1986

    David has fallen in love with Dora, the young daughter of his employer Mr Spenlow. After capturing her attention at her birthday party, David is hoping that Dora will return his affection.

    Director: Barry Letts

    Writer: N/A

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    #8 - Part 8

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/7/1986

    Ham reveals the news that his bride-to-be, Emily, has run away with Steerforth. Mr Spenlow has discovered David's letters to Dora and has forbidden David to see her anymore.

    Director: Barry Letts

    Writer: N/A

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    #9 - Part 9

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/14/1986

    After the death of Mr Spenlow, Dora and David marry. Traddles enters the Law and begins investigating the affairs of Wickfield and Heep.

    Director: Barry Letts

    Writer: N/A

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    #10 - Part 10

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/21/1986

    After Dora's death, David's life seems empty and meaningless. After a period of unhappy wandering he returns home to the end of an old friendship and the beginning of a new life with Agnes.

    Director: Barry Letts

    Writer: N/A