Nicholas Nickelby (Charles Dickens) (Animated)

The adventures of Nicholas, his mother and his sister Kate, as they try to make their way in a world of cruelty, deceit and greed. Kate fights off the attentions of unwanted suitors arranged by an evil uncle and Nicholas has to teach at Dotheboys Hall, where the sadistic Wackford Squeers administers vicious beatings – particularly on an unfortunate called Smike.

Nicholas escapes with the boy and they embark on many exciting adventures as Smike's history is finally revealed.

Critic Reviews:

• " Makes for bravura storytelling. " – John Leonard

• " Above all other pleasures it offers, it provides a classic of literature and social criticism with a straight run-through from start to finish. " – Alexander Walker

• " Respectful adaptation of rich Dickens novel. " – Nell Minow