Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | It's A Boy! | 20071119 | 20171204/05 (BBC7) 20220606 (BBC7) 20220607 (BBC7) 20240122 (BBC7) 20240123 (BBC7) | Mid-19th-century London. At last, a boy is born to Paul Dombey, but at what cost? Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey. Originally published in monthly parts from 1846, Charles Dickens's novel appeared in one volume in 1848. Dramatised in twenty parts by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Florence - Abigail Hollick Young Florence - Eliza Darby Paul - Jacob Theato Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Dr Blimber - Robin Soans Mrs Pipchin - Flaminia Cinque Dr Peps - Karl Johnson Polly Toodles - Pam Ferris Susan - Nadine Marshall Walter - Joseph Arkley Young Walter - Jordan Clarke Toots - Sam Pamphilon Other parts played by: Ben Crowe Peter Marinker Simon Treves Alex Lanipekun Lloyd Thomas Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2007. London, mid-19th century. At last, a boy is born to Paul Dombey, but at what cost? Stars Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. |
| 02 | Florence Wants Her Mother | 20071120 | 20171205/06 (BBC7) 20220607 (BBC7) 20220608 (BBC7) 20240123 (BBC7) 20240124 (BBC7) | Young Florence Dombey falls into the clutches of good Mrs Brown. Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Florence - Abigail Hollick Young Florence - Eliza Darby Paul - Jacob Theato Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Dr Blimber - Robin Soans Mrs Pipchin - Flaminia Cinque Dr Peps - Karl Johnson Polly Toodles - Pam Ferris Susan - Nadine Marshall Walter - Joseph Arkley Young Walter - Jordan Clarke Toots - Sam Pamphilon Other parts played by: Ben Crowe Peter Marinker Simon Treves Alex Lanipekun Lloyd Thomas Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2007. Young Florence Dombey falls into the clutches of good Mrs Brown. Stars Geraldine James and Pam Ferris. |
| 03 | Dombey Junior Is Sent To Brighton | 20071121 | 20171206/07 (BBC7) 20220608 (BBC7) 20220609 (BBC7) 20240124 (BBC7) 20240125 (BBC7) | Paul Dombey is sent to Brighton for his health. Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Florence - Abigail Hollick Young Florence - Eliza Darby Paul - Jacob Theato Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Dr Blimber - Robin Soans Mrs Pipchin - Flaminia Cinque Dr Peps - Karl Johnson Polly Toodles - Pam Ferris Susan - Nadine Marshall Walter - Joseph Arkley Young Walter - Jordan Clarke Toots - Sam Pamphilon Other parts played by: Ben Crowe Peter Marinker Simon Treves Alex Lanipekun Lloyd Thomas Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2007. Paul is sent to Brighton for his health. With Alex Jennings and Trevor Peacock. Paul is sent to Brighton for his health. Stars Alex Jennings, Trevor Peacock and Jacob Theato. |
| 04 | Learning! Learning! Learning! | 20071122 | 20171207/08 (BBC7) 20220609 (BBC7) 20220610 (BBC7) 20240125 (BBC7) 20240126 (BBC7) | The heavy duty of learning at Doctor Blimber's Academy. Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Florence - Abigail Hollick Young Florence - Eliza Darby Paul - Jacob Theato Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Dr Blimber - Robin Soans Mrs Pipchin - Flaminia Cinque Dr Peps - Karl Johnson Polly Toodles - Pam Ferris Susan - Nadine Marshall Walter - Joseph Arkley Young Walter - Jordan Clarke Toots - Sam Pamphilon Other parts played by: Ben Crowe Peter Marinker Simon Treves Alex Lanipekun Lloyd Thomas Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2007. The heavy duty of learning at Doctor Blimber's Academy. Stars Robert Glenister and Eliza Darby. |
| 05 | Paul Collapses! | 20071123 | 20171208/09 (BBC7) 20220610 (BBC7) 20220611 (BBC7) 20240126 (BBC7) 20240127 (BBC7) | The dark and unknown sea that rolls round all the world. Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Florence - Abigail Hollick Young Florence - Eliza Darby Paul - Jacob Theato Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Dr Blimber - Robin Soans Mrs Pipchin - Flaminia Cinque Dr Peps - Karl Johnson Polly Toodles - Pam Ferris Susan - Nadine Marshall Walter - Joseph Arkley Young Walter - Jordan Clarke Toots - Sam Pamphilon Other parts played by: Ben Crowe Peter Marinker Simon Treves Alex Lanipekun Lloyd Thomas Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2007. London, mid-19th century. The dark and unknown sea that rolls round all the world. Stars Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. |
| 06 | Dombey And Daughter | 20071126 | 20171211/12 (BBC7) 20220613 (BBC7) 20220614 (BBC7) 20240129 (BBC7) 20240130 (BBC7) | Dombey is in deep mourning for his son. Florence turns to her father for solace, but he turns away. Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Edith - Helen Schlesinger Florence - Abigail Hollick Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Major - Nicky Henson Walter - Joseph Arkley Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Mrs Skewton - Fenella Fielding Susan - Nadine Marshall Toots - Sam Pamphilon Toodles - Ben Crowe Rob - Lloyd Thomas Other parts played by: Alex Lanipekun Simon Treves Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2007. Dombey, in deep mourning for his son, is unable to offer his daughter any comfort. Dombey is in deep mourning for his son. Florence turns to her father for solace but he turns away. Stars Robert Glenister. |
| 07 | The Formidable Mrs Skewton! | 20071127 | 20171212/13 (BBC7) 20220614 (BBC7) 20220615 (BBC7) 20240130 (BBC7) 20240131 (BBC7) | A trip to Leamington brings Dombey into the circle of the formidable Mrs Skewton. Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Edith - Helen Schlesinger Florence - Abigail Hollick Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Major - Nicky Henson Walter - Joseph Arkley Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Mrs Skewton - Fenella Fielding Susan - Nadine Marshall Toots - Sam Pamphilon Toodles - Ben Crowe Rob - Lloyd Thomas Other parts played by: Alex Lanipekun Simon Treves Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2007. A trip to Leamington brings Dombey into the circle of the formidable Mrs Skewton. Stars Nicky Henson and Fenella Fielding. |
| 08 | Missing At Sea | 20071128 | 20171213/14 (BBC7) 20220615 (BBC7) 20220616 (BBC7) 20240131 (BBC7) 20240201 (BBC7) | Captain Cuttle seeks news of young Walter Gay, missing at sea Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Edith - Helen Schlesinger Florence - Abigail Hollick Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Major - Nicky Henson Walter - Joseph Arkley Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Mrs Skewton - Fenella Fielding Susan - Nadine Marshall Toots - Sam Pamphilon Toodles - Ben Crowe Rob - Lloyd Thomas Other parts played by: Alex Lanipekun Simon Treves Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2007. Captain Cuttle seeks news of young Walter Gay, missing at sea. Captain Cuttle seeks news of young Walter Gay, missing at sea. Starring Ben Crowe and Abigail Hollick. |
| 09 | Mischief, Arrogance And Ambition | 20071129 | 20171214/15 (BBC7) 20220616 (BBC7) 20220617 (BBC7) 20240201 (BBC7) 20240202 (BBC7) | Cold, disdainful Edith wins the hearts of Dombey and his manager. Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Edith - Helen Schlesinger Florence - Abigail Hollick Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Major - Nicky Henson Walter - Joseph Arkley Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Mrs Skewton - Fenella Fielding Susan - Nadine Marshall Toots - Sam Pamphilon Toodles - Ben Crowe Rob - Lloyd Thomas Other parts played by: Alex Lanipekun Simon Treves Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2007. Cold, disdainful Edith wins the hearts of Dombey and his manager. Stars Helen Schlesinger and Fenella Fielding. |
| 10 | Wedding Bells! | 20071130 | 20171215/16 (BBC7) 20220617 (BBC7) 20220618 (BBC7) 20240202 (BBC7) 20240203 (BBC7) | Florence meets her new mama and something stirs in Edith's cold heart... Starring Helen Schlesinger and Abigail Hollick. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Edith - Helen Schlesinger Florence - Abigail Hollick Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Major - Nicky Henson Walter - Joseph Arkley Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Mrs Skewton - Fenella Fielding Susan - Nadine Marshall Toots - Sam Pamphilon Toodles - Ben Crowe Rob - Lloyd Thomas Other parts played by: Alex Lanipekun Simon Treves Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2007. Florence meets her new mama and something stirs in Edith's cold heart. Stars Helen Schlesinger and Abigail Hollick. |
| 11 | Lost At Sea! | 20071203 | 20171218/19 (BBC7) 20220620 (BBC7) 20220621 (BBC7) 20240205 (BBC7) 20240206 (BBC7) | Harriet Carker tries to appeal to her brother's better nature. Starring Alex Jennings and Katy Cavanagh. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Alice - Claire Rushbrook Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Harriet - Katy Cavanagh Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Toots - Sam Pamphilon Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2007. Harriet Carker tries to appeal to her brother's better nature. With Claire Rushbrook and Katy Cavanagh. From December 2007. |
| 12 | The Newly-weds Return | 20071204 | 20171219/20 (BBC7) 20220621 (BBC7) 20220622 (BBC7) 20240206 (BBC7) 20240207 (BBC7) | The Dombeys return from their honeymoon and embark upon a frosty married life. Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Feenix - Bertie Carvel Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Mrs Skewton - .. Fenella Fielding Edith - Helen Schlesinger Floy - Abigail Hollick Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2007 The Dombeys return from their honeymoon and embark upon a frosty married life. Stars Robert Glenister and Helen Schlesinger. |
| 13 | Frosty Relations | 20071205 | 20171220/21 (BBC7) 20220622 (BBC7) 20220623 (BBC7) 20240207 (BBC7) 20240208 (BBC7) | Edith Dombey tries to reason with her husband. Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Alice - Claire Rushbrook Mrs Skewton - .. Fenella Fielding Edith - Helen Schlesinger Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Toots - Sam Pamphilon Maid - Judith Jones Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Director: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2007 Edith Dombey tries to reason with her husband. Stars Robert Glenister and Helen Schlesinger. |
| 14 | Marital Crisis | 20071206 | 20171221/22 (BBC7) 20220623 (BBC7) 20220624 (BBC7) 20240208 (BBC7) 20240209 (BBC7) | Dombey engages Carker to act as intermediary with his wife. Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Edith - Helen Schlesinger Floy - Abigail Hollick Susan - Nadine Marshall Rob - Lloyd Thomas Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2007. Edith Dombey tries to reason with her husband. Dombey engages Carker to act as intermediary with his wife. With Robert Glenister and Alex Jennings. |
| 15 | Defiant Edith Demands Freedom | 20071207 | 20171222/23 (BBC7) 20220624 (BBC7) 20220625 (BBC7) 20240209 (BBC7) 20240210 (BBC7) | Edith is driven to extreme measures by Dombey's attempts to control her. Starring Robert Glenister and Helen Schlesinger. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Alice - Claire Rushbrook Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Edith - Helen Schlesinger Floy - Abigail Hollick Harriet - Katy Cavanagh Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Rob - Lloyd Thomas Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen Director: Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2007. Edith is driven to extreme measures by Dombey's attempts to control her. Stars Robert Glenister and Helen Schlesinger. |
| 16 | Homeless And Hopeless | 20071210 | 20171225/26 (BBC7) 20220627 (BBC7) 20220628 (BBC7) 20240212 (BBC7) 20240213 (BBC7) | Cast out of her home, who can Florence turn to? Starring Trevor Peacock and Abigail Hollick. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Florence - Abigail Hollick Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Toots - Sam Pamphilon Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Drunk - Simon Treves Walter Gay - Joseph Arkley Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2007. Cast out of her home, who can Florence turn to? With Trevor Peacock and Abigail Hollick. From December 2007. |
| 17 | Dombey Abandoned | 20071211 | 20171226/27 (BBC7) 20220628 (BBC7) 20220629 (BBC7) 20240213 (BBC7) 20240214 (BBC7) | As Florence is reunited with her old friend, Rob the Grinder spills the beans about his missing master. Starring Abigail Hollick and Geraldine James. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Florence - Abigail Hollick Alice - Claire Rushbrook Rob - Lloyd Thomas Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Walter Gay - Joseph Arkley Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen Directors: Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2007. As Florence is reunited with her old friend, Rob the Grinder spills the beans. As Florence is reunited with her old friend, Rob the Grinder spills the beans. Stars Claire Rushbrook and Geraldine James. |
| 18 | Edith's Revenge | 20071212 | 20171227/28 (BBC7) 20220629 (BBC7) 20220630 (BBC7) 20240214 (BBC7) 20240215 (BBC7) | Walter Gay plucks up the courage to tell Florence what she means to him. Starring Abigail Hollick and Joseph Arkley. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Florence - Abigail Hollick Walter Gay - Joseph Arkley Major Bagstock - Nicky Henson Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Edith - Helen Schlesinger Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2007. Walter Gay plucks up the courage to tell Florence what she means to him. Stars Robert Glenister and Joseph Arkley. |
| 19 | Reunited | 20071213 | 20171228/29 (BBC7) 20220630 (BBC7) 20220701 (BBC7) 20240215 (BBC7) 20240216 (BBC7) | Dombey's manager, Mr Carker, has an appointment with fate. Starring Claire Rushbrook and Adrian Lukis. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Florence - Abigail Hollick Alice - Claire Rushbrook Susan - Nadine Marshall Harriet - Katy Cavanagh Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Edith - Helen Schlesinger Toots - Sam Pamphilon Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen Directors: Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2007. Dombey's manager, Mr Carker, has an appointment with fate. Stars Claire Rushbrook and Adrian Lukis. |
| 20 | Wedding Bells | 20071214 | 20171229/30 (BBC7) 20220701 (BBC7) 20220702 (BBC7) 20240216 (BBC7) 20240217 (BBC7) | As Florence and Walter embark on a new life in the Far East, Dombey reaches the limits of his despair. Starring Robert Glenister and Abigail Hollick The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Conclusion of Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Florence - Abigail Hollick Walter Gay - Joseph Arkley Major Bagstock - Nicky Henson Susan - Nadine Marshall Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Toots - Sam Pamphilon Vicar - Ben Crowe Paul - Jacob Theato Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen Director: Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2007. As Florence and Walter embark on a new life, Dombey reaches the limits of despair. As Florence and Walter embark on a new life, Dombey reaches the limits of despair. Stars Abigail Hollick and Robert Glenister. |