Episodes
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| 01 | Railway Kings | 20070502 | ||
| 01 | Railway Kings | 20070502 | 20120704 (BBC7) 20120705 (BBC7) | By Mike Walker. Chief Correspondent Jack Marshall investigates the causes of a tragic railway accident, a difficult task since the owner of the railway is a shareholder in the paper and his daughter is in charge of petty cash. Dickens....Jamie Glover Jack....Freddy White Agnes....Jasmine Hyde Joseph Paxton....John Dougall Howerd....Sam Dale Mickey's Jim....Gerard Murphy Bristol Jenny....Alex Tregear Widow....Rachel Bavidge Navvy....Anthony Glennon Directed by David Hunter Charles Dickens once worked on a newspaper. How might he have covered a train crash? 4 Extra Debut. Before his novels, famed writer Charles Dickens edited a newspaper. How might he have covered a train crash? Stars Jamie Glover. |
| 02 | Darker Than You Think | 20070509 | 20120705 (BBC7) 20120706 (BBC7) 20130928 (BBC7) 20130929 (BBC7) | Newspaper editor Charles Dickens gets Jack to probe gory deaths in the River Thames. Newspaper editor Charles Dickens gets Jack to probe gory deaths in the River Thames blamed on dark spirits. Stars Jamie Glover By Mike Walker. A serial killer is at large. Chief Correspondent Jack is sent to investigate, but Agnes seems rather more interested in her new beau, a pioneering and seemingly philanthropic doctor, than following the progress of his leads. Dickens....Jamie Glover Agnes....Jasmine Hyde Jack....Freddy White Henry Jenks....Nicholas Boulton Inspector Leavett....Harry Myers Scottish convict....John Dougall London convict....Sam Dale Warder....Anthony Glennon Directed by Tracey Neale. |
| 02 | Darker Than You Think | 20070509 | 20120705 (BBC7) 20120706 (BBC7) | Newspaper editor Charles Dickens gets Jack to probe gory deaths in the River Thames. Newspaper editor Charles Dickens gets Jack to probe gory deaths in the River Thames blamed on dark spirits. Stars Jamie Glover. By Mike Walker. A serial killer is at large. Chief Correspondent Jack is sent to investigate, but Agnes seems rather more interested in her new beau, a pioneering and seemingly philanthropic doctor, than following the progress of his leads. Dickens....Jamie Glover Agnes....Jasmine Hyde Jack....Freddy White Henry Jenks....Nicholas Boulton Inspector Leavett....Harry Myers Scottish convict....John Dougall London convict....Sam Dale Warder....Anthony Glennon Directed by Tracey Neale. |
| 03 | High Society | 20070516 | 20120706 (BBC7) 20120707 (BBC7) | By Deborah Davis. Attending the opening of Parliament by the new young Queen Victoria, Dickens finds himself rubbing shoulders with the great and the good, in particular the alluring Lady Kames. Will this elevation compromise his editorial judgment, especially when a scandalous story emerges? Dickens....Jamie Glover Jack....Freddy White Agnes....Jasmine Hyde Lord Henry Kames....Robert Bathurst Lady Belinda Kames....Juliet Aubrey William Percy....Bertie Carvel Robert....John Dougall James....Sam Dale Mrs Slingsby....Melinda Walker Directed by Tracey Neale. Charles Dickens meets Lady Kames - and his editorial judgement is scrutinised. At the opening of Parliament, Charles Dickens meets Lady Kames - and his editorial judgement is scrutinised. Stars Jamie Glover. |
| 03 | High Society | 20070516 | 20120706 (BBC7) 20120707 (BBC7) 20131005 (BBC7) 20131006 (BBC7) 20150124 (BBC7) 20150125 (BBC7) | Charles Dickens meets Lady Kames, and his editorial judgement is scrutinised. At the opening of Parliament, Charles Dickens meets Lady Kames and his editorial judgement is scrutinised. Stars Jamie Glover.
By Deborah Davis. Attending the opening of Parliament by the new young Queen Victoria, Dickens finds himself rubbing shoulders with the great and the good, in particular the alluring Lady Kames. Will this elevation compromise his editorial judgment, especially when a scandalous story emerges? Dickens....Jamie Glover Jack....Freddy White Agnes....Jasmine Hyde Lord Henry Kames....Robert Bathurst Lady Belinda Kames....Juliet Aubrey William Percy....Bertie Carvel Robert....John Dougall James....Sam Dale Mrs Slingsby....Melinda Walker Directed by Tracey Neale. |
| 04 | Captain Swing | 20070523 | 20120710 (BBC7) 20120711 (BBC7) | By Annie Caulfield. Staying at her father's country residence, Agnes finds herself at the centre of a story when her father's beloved steam plough is destroyed. Dickens begins an investigation but Agnes realises that there is much more at stake than broken and burnt property. Dickens....Jamie Glover Agnes....Jasmine Hyde Jack....Freddy White Patty....Jasmine Callan Tom....Anthony Glennon Joseph Paxton....John Dougall Mrs Drake....Ann Beach Directed by David Hunter Can Charles Dickens help workers overcome the tyranny of Victorian landowners? Can Charles Dickens help workers overcome the tyranny of Victorian landowners? What of Captain Swing? Stars Jamie Glover. |
| 04 | Captain Swing | 20070523 | 20120710 (BBC7) 20120711 (BBC7) 20131019 (BBC7) 20131020 (BBC7) 20150131 (BBC7) 20150201 (BBC7) | Can Charles Dickens help workers overcome the tyranny of Victorian landowners? What of Captain Swing? Stars Jamie Glover. Can Charles Dickens help workers overcome the tyranny of Victorian landowners? By Annie Caulfield. Staying at her father's country residence, Agnes finds herself at the centre of a story when her father's beloved steam plough is destroyed. Dickens begins an investigation but Agnes realises that there is much more at stake than broken and burnt property. Dickens....Jamie Glover Agnes....Jasmine Hyde Jack....Freddy White Patty....Jasmine Callan Tom....Anthony Glennon Joseph Paxton....John Dougall Mrs Drake....Ann Beach Directed by David Hunter |
| 05 | Foundry | 20070530 | 20120711 (BBC7) 20120712 (BBC7) | By Mike Walker. Dickens asks Jack to investigate the death of a young boy at an iron foundry. But the story feels uncomfortably close to home for Dickens and he begins to question his motives. He is also still unaware of Agnes's involvement with the paper. Dickens....Jamie Glover Agnes....Jasmine Hyde Mr Fell....Jonathan Keeble Widow....Charlie Brooks Billy....Harry Eden Joseph Paxton....John Dougall Factory Owner....Sam Dale Directed by Tracey Neale. Charles Dickens's conscience is challenged when his newspaper investigates a child's death. Charles Dickens's editorial conscience is challenged when his newspaper investigates a child's death. Stars Jamie Glover |
| 05 | Foundry | 20070530 | 20120711 (BBC7) 20120712 (BBC7) 20131026 (BBC7) 20131027 (BBC7) 20150207 (BBC7) 20150208 (BBC7) | Charles Dickens's conscience is challenged when his newspaper investigates a child's death Charles Dickens's editorial conscience is challenged when his newspaper investigates a child's death. Stars Jamie Glover. By Mike Walker. Dickens asks Jack to investigate the death of a young boy at an iron foundry. But the story feels uncomfortably close to home for Dickens and he begins to question his motives. He is also still unaware of Agnes's involvement with the paper. Dickens....Jamie Glover Agnes....Jasmine Hyde Mr Fell....Jonathan Keeble Widow....Charlie Brooks Billy....Harry Eden Joseph Paxton....John Dougall Factory Owner....Sam Dale Directed by Tracey Neale. |
| 06 LAST | Innocence | 20070606 | 20120712 (BBC7) 20120713 (BBC7) 20131102 (BBC7) 20131103 (BBC7) 20150214 (BBC7) 20150215 (BBC7) | Charles Dickens draws Agnes and Jack into a murky world of prostitution and opium. Charles Dickens draws Agnes and Jack into a murky world of prostitution and opium, and an old adversary appears. Stars Jamie Glover. By Mike Walker. Through a chance encounter with a young woman of the night, Dickens embroils the paper in another dangerous investigation. Drawn into the murky world of prostitution and opium, Agnes and Jack encounter a formidable adversary from the past. Dickens....Jamie Glover Agnes....Jasmine Hyde Jack....Freddy White Catherine....Charlotte Emmerson Colonel Corbett....Clive Swift Pimp....Gerard Murphy Hawker....Anthony Glennon Directed by David Hunter Charles Dickens draws Agnes and Jack into a murky world of prostitution and opium - and an old adversary. Stars Jamie Glover
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| 06 LAST | Innocence | 20070606 | 20120712 (BBC7) 20120713 (BBC7) | By Mike Walker. Through a chance encounter with a young woman of the night, Dickens embroils the paper in another dangerous investigation. Drawn into the murky world of prostitution and opium, Agnes and Jack encounter a formidable adversary from the past. Dickens....Jamie Glover Agnes....Jasmine Hyde Jack....Freddy White Catherine....Charlotte Emmerson Colonel Corbett....Clive Swift Pimp....Gerard Murphy Hawker....Anthony Glennon Directed by David Hunter Charles Dickens draws Agnes and Jack into a murky world of prostitution and opium. Charles Dickens draws Agnes and Jack into a murky world of prostitution and opium - and an old adversary. Stars Jamie Glover |
| 01 | Gangs Of London | 20080609 | 20090929 20120918 (BBC7) 20120919 (BBC7) | As a newspaper editor, how might Charles Dickens have covered an old enemy's return? 4 Extra Debut. As a newspaper editor, how might Charles Dickens have covered an old enemy's return and financial plotting? Stars Dan Stevens. By Mike Walker. New criminal gangs are active on the streets of London. A mugging of their financier Joseph Paxton points Dickens and his investigative team to a connection between the gangs and a plot to rock the very heart of the financial world. Charles Dickens....Dan Stevens Agnes Paxton....Eleanor Howell Jack Marshall....Freddy White Daniel Parker....Andrew Buchan Joseph Paxton....John Dougall Mickey's Jim....Gerard Murphy Iron Billy....John Rowe Gasman....Ben Crowe Harry....Stephen Critchlow Thug....Chris Pavlo Woman....Liz Sutherland Directed by David Hunter By Mike Walker. A mugging of financier Joseph Paxton points Dickens to a sinister plot. |
| 01 | Gangs Of London | 20080609 | 20090929 20120918 (BBC7) 20120919 (BBC7) 20140927 (BBC7) 20140928 (BBC7) | As a newspaper editor, how might Charles Dickens have covered an old enemy's return? As a newspaper editor, how might Charles Dickens have covered an old enemy's return and financial plotting? Stars Dan Stevens. By Mike Walker. New criminal gangs are active on the streets of London. A mugging of their financier Joseph Paxton points Dickens and his investigative team to a connection between the gangs and a plot to rock the very heart of the financial world. Charles Dickens....Dan Stevens Agnes Paxton....Eleanor Howell Jack Marshall....Freddy White Daniel Parker....Andrew Buchan Joseph Paxton....John Dougall Mickey's Jim....Gerard Murphy Iron Billy....John Rowe Gasman....Ben Crowe Harry....Stephen Critchlow Thug....Chris Pavlo Woman....Liz Sutherland Directed by David Hunter By Mike Walker. A mugging of financier Joseph Paxton points Dickens to a sinister plot. |
| 02 | The Man Who Robbed The Bank Of England | 20080616 | 20091006 20120919 (BBC7) 20120920 (BBC7) | Mourning his reporter, Charles Dickens discovers an unexpected ally also wants justice in a cunning plot. Stars Dan Stevens. Mourning his reporter, Charles Dickens discovers an unexpected ally also wants justice. Mourning the loss of Jack Marshall, Dickens and his investigative team are determined to find the connection between financier Iron Billy and a cunning plot aimed at the heart of the country's financial system. Charles Dickens....Dan Stevens Agnes Paxton....Eleanor Howell Daniel Parker....Andrew Buchan Joseph Paxton....John Dougall Mickey's Jim....Gerard Murphy Iron Billy....John Rowe Bank manager....Stephen Critchlow Vicar....Chris Pavlo Butler....Nyasha Hatendi Commissionaire....Dan Starkey Directed by David Hunter By Mike Walker. Dickens investigates a plot aimed at the country's financial system. |
| 02 | The Man Who Robbed The Bank Of England | 20080616 | 20091006 20120919 (BBC7) 20120920 (BBC7) 20141004 (BBC7) 20141005 (BBC7) | Mourning his reporter, Charles Dickens discovers an unexpected ally also wants justice. Mourning his reporter, Charles Dickens discovers an unexpected ally also wants justice in a cunning plot. Stars Dan Stevens. Mourning the loss of Jack Marshall, Dickens and his investigative team are determined to find the connection between financier Iron Billy and a cunning plot aimed at the heart of the country's financial system. Charles Dickens....Dan Stevens Agnes Paxton....Eleanor Howell Daniel Parker....Andrew Buchan Joseph Paxton....John Dougall Mickey's Jim....Gerard Murphy Iron Billy....John Rowe Bank manager....Stephen Critchlow Vicar....Chris Pavlo Butler....Nyasha Hatendi Commissionaire....Dan Starkey Directed by David Hunter By Mike Walker. Dickens investigates a plot aimed at the country's financial system. |
| 03 | Dickens And The Dandy - Dickens And Dizzy | 20080623 | 20091013 20120920 (BBC7) 20120921 (BBC7) 20141011 (BBC7) 20141012 (BBC7) | Series of plays looking at how Charles Dickens, as the head of a daily paper, would have tackled bringing the news to the masses. In the weeks leading up to Queen Victoria's coronation, Dickens meets Benjamin Disraeli, a journalist and ambitious young politician. There is an instant rivalry and unease between the two men, which only increases when the team believe they have uncovered a secret that Disraeli wants to keep hidden. Charles Dickens....Dan Stevens Agnes Paxton....Eleanor Howell Daniel Parker....Andrew Buchan Benjamin Disraeli....Julian Rhind-tutt William Percy....Bertie Carvel Mary Anne Wyndham Lewis....Liz Sutherland Lady Londonderry....Joan Walker Rachel....Lydia Leonard Official....Ben Crowe Footman....Nyasha Hatendi Archbishop....Dan Starkey Speaker....Stephen Critchlow Rabbi....Alan Lee Directed by Tracey Neale. Dickens meets Benjamin Disraeli, a journalist and ambitious young politician. Charles Dickens meets Benjamin Disraeli, but what is the young politician's secret? Charles Dickens meets Benjamin Disraeli sparking instant rivalry, but what is the young politician's secret? Stars Dan Stevens. |
| 03 | Dickens And The Dandy - Dickens And Dizzy | 20080623 | 20091013 20120920 (BBC7) 20120921 (BBC7) | Series of plays looking at how Charles Dickens, as the head of a daily paper, would have tackled bringing the news to the masses. In the weeks leading up to Queen Victoria's coronation, Dickens meets Benjamin Disraeli, a journalist and ambitious young politician. There is an instant rivalry and unease between the two men, which only increases when the team believe they have uncovered a secret that Disraeli wants to keep hidden. Charles Dickens....Dan Stevens Agnes Paxton....Eleanor Howell Daniel Parker....Andrew Buchan Benjamin Disraeli....Julian Rhind-Tutt William Percy....Bertie Carvel Mary Anne Wyndham Lewis....Liz Sutherland Lady Londonderry....Joan Walker Rachel....Lydia Leonard Official....Ben Crowe Footman....Nyasha Hatendi Archbishop....Dan Starkey Speaker....Stephen Critchlow Rabbi....Alan Lee Directed by Tracey Neale. Dickens meets Benjamin Disraeli, a journalist and ambitious young politician. Charles Dickens meets Benjamin Disraeli, but what is the young politician's secret? Charles Dickens meets Benjamin Disraeli sparking instant rivalry, but what is the young politician's secret? Stars Dan Stevens. |
| 04 | The Deal | 20080630 | 20091020 20120921 (BBC7) 20120922 (BBC7) 20141018 (BBC7) 20141019 (BBC7) | Dickens battles to prove a timid doctor is not guilty of murdering his wealthy lover. Money talks as Charles Dickens battles to prove a timid doctor is not guilty of murdering his wealthy lover. Stars Dan Stevens. Series of plays looking at how Charles Dickens, as the head of a daily paper, would have tackled bringing the news to the masses. By Rob Kinsman. When a timid doctor is accused of murdering his wealthy older lover, Dickens alone is convinced of his innocence. His journalistic team's investigations descend into the harsh territory of the debtors' prison. Everything, it seems, comes down to money. Charles Dickens....Dan Stevens Agnes Paxton....Eleanor Howell Daniel Parker....Andrew Buchan Brickman....Gerard McDermott Harper....Stephen Critchlow Blind Bill....John Rowe Maria....Liz Sutherland Dr Widdershins....Simon Treves Prosecutor....Nyasha Hatendi Turnkey....Dan Starkey Judge....Chris Pavlo Directed by David Hunter. By Rob Kinsman. When a doctor is accused of murder, Dickens is convinced of his innocence. When a timid doctor is accused of murdering his wealthy lover, Dickens alone is convinced of his innocence. His journalistic team's investigations descend into the harsh territory of the debtors' prison. |
| 04 | The Deal | 20080630 | 20091020 20120921 (BBC7) 20120922 (BBC7) | Series of plays looking at how Charles Dickens, as the head of a daily paper, would have tackled bringing the news to the masses. By Rob Kinsman. When a timid doctor is accused of murdering his wealthy older lover, Dickens alone is convinced of his innocence. His journalistic team's investigations descend into the harsh territory of the debtors' prison. Everything, it seems, comes down to money. Charles Dickens....Dan Stevens Agnes Paxton....Eleanor Howell Daniel Parker....Andrew Buchan Brickman....Gerard McDermott Harper....Stephen Critchlow Blind Bill....John Rowe Maria....Liz Sutherland Dr Widdershins....Simon Treves Prosecutor....Nyasha Hatendi Turnkey....Dan Starkey Judge....Chris Pavlo Directed by David Hunter. By Rob Kinsman. When a doctor is accused of murder, Dickens is convinced of his innocence. When a timid doctor is accused of murdering his wealthy lover, Dickens alone is convinced of his innocence. His journalistic team's investigations descend into the harsh territory of the debtors' prison. Dickens battles to prove a timid doctor is not guilty of murdering his wealthy lover. Money talks as Charles Dickens battles to prove a timid doctor is not guilty of murdering his wealthy lover. Stars Dan Stevens. |
| 05 | Murder In The Red Barn | 20080707 | 20091027 20120925 (BBC7) 20120926 (BBC7) 20141025 (BBC7) 20141026 (BBC7) |
Dan investigates a discovery in the Thames, while Charles Dickens has a royal audience. Reporter Dan investigates a disturbing discovery in the Thames, while Charles Dickens has a royal audience. Stars Dan Stevens. Series of plays looking at how Charles Dickens, as the head of a daily paper, would have tackled bringing the news to the masses. By Mike Walker. When the body of a young baby is found floating on the River Thames, the Herald's chief correspondent Daniel Parker is given the task of finding out why. While his investigations take him and Charles Dickens into the poverty stricken areas of the City, Agnes is in the thick of philanthropy and theatricals in Belgravia. Charles Dickens....Dan Stevens Agnes Paxton....Eleanor Howell Daniel Parker....Andrew Buchan Mr Dudman....Henry Goodman Mrs Dudman....Joan Walker Sarah....Liz Sutherland Mrs Kindly....Helen Longworth The Boatman....John Rowe Equerry/Stallholder/PC....Chris Pavlo Directed by Tracey Neale. The body of a young baby is found floating on the River Thames. |
| 05 | Murder In The Red Barn | 20080707 | 20091027 20120925 (BBC7) 20120926 (BBC7) | Dan investigates a discovery in the Thames, while Charles Dickens has a royal audience. Reporter Dan investigates a disturbing discovery in the Thames, while Charles Dickens has a royal audience. Stars Dan Stevens. Series of plays looking at how Charles Dickens, as the head of a daily paper, would have tackled bringing the news to the masses. By Mike Walker. When the body of a young baby is found floating on the River Thames, the Herald's chief correspondent Daniel Parker is given the task of finding out why. While his investigations take him and Charles Dickens into the poverty stricken areas of the City, Agnes is in the thick of philanthropy and theatricals in Belgravia. Charles Dickens....Dan Stevens Agnes Paxton....Eleanor Howell Daniel Parker....Andrew Buchan Mr Dudman....Henry Goodman Mrs Dudman....Joan Walker Sarah....Liz Sutherland Mrs Kindly....Helen Longworth The Boatman....John Rowe Equerry/Stallholder/PC....Chris Pavlo Directed by Tracey Neale. The body of a young baby is found floating on the River Thames. |
| 06 LAST | Why Are We In Afghanistan? | 20080714 | 20091103 | |
| 06 LAST | Why Are We In Afghanistan? | 20080714 | 20091103 20120926 (BBC7) 20120927 (BBC7) | Agnes interviews the Russian Cavalry Maid, while Charles investigates the prospect of war. Agnes interviews the Russian Cavalry Maid, while Charles Dickens investigates the prospect of war overseas. Stars Dan Stevens. By Mike Walker. Dickens and his team find themselves caught up in a web of espionage, intrigue and dark deeds at the Russian Embassy, culminating in a heroic balloon chase across the London skyline. Charles Dickens....Dan Stevens Agnes Paxton....Eleanor Howell Daniel Parker....Andrew Buchan Nadia Durova....Rachel Atkins Alex Burns....Dan Starkey Joseph Paxton....John Dougall Bishop....John Rowe Ivan Vitkovich....Chris Pavlo Directed by Tracey Neale. Dickens and his team find themselves in the midst of spies, intrigue and dark goings-on at the Russian Embassy, culminating in a heroic balloon chase across the London skyline. By Mike Walker. Dickens and his team find themselves caught up in a web of espionage. |
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| 03 | Dickens And Dizzy |
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| 04 | The Deal |
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| 05 | Murder In The Red Barn |
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| 06 | Why Are We In Afghanistan? |
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