The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (2001)

Genre

2 part TV drama adaptation of classic novel by Charles Dickens for ITV.

Synopsis

Directed by Stephen Whittaker, this 2001 adaptation of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, (or Nicholas Nickleby for short) is from the comic novel by Charles Dickens. Originally published as a serial from 1838 to 1839, it was Dickens' third novel.

The lengthy novel centres around the life and adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, a young man who must support his mother and sister after his father dies. His Uncle Ralph, who thinks Nicholas will never amount to anything, plays the role of an antagonist. (Wikipedia)

JJ Feild role

Frank Cheeryble, Ned and Charles’ nephew by their late sister, who is just as open-hearted as his uncles. He falls in love with, and later marries, Kate.

Release dates

UK: 8 & 15 April 2001

US: 29 January 2002

Available on DVD

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