Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist is a 1985 BBC TV serial. It was directed by Gareth Davies, and adapted by Alexander Baron from the novel by Charles Dickens. It follows the book more closely than any of the other film adaptions.

Drama

Seasons

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1985-10-13

An unknown girl dies in childbirth at a county workhouse, giving birth to a son. Who is she? What will become of her child?

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1985-10-20

The child was given the name Oliver. Already the workhouse guardians are having problems with him for not following their strict orders. No one dares to ask for more gruel, and so Oliver was sent off becoming an apprentice.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1985-10-27

Oliver has rebelled against his harsh treatment at Mr. Sowerberry's, the undertaker, and runs away to London.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1985-11-03

Oliver runs into the Artful Dodger, who persuades him to join Fagan's criminal gang. Shortly later, Oliver gets arrested for a crime committed by the Artful Dodger.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1985-11-10

Mr. Brownlow gets Oliver freed , but Fagin kidnaps him again.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1985-11-17

Oliver refuses to become a pickpocket, so Fagin forces him to join Bill Sikes in a burglary.

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1985-11-24

The burglary did not go off as planned. To avoid prosecution, Bill Sikes flees from the scene, leaving Oliver, who was badly wounded behind. Later, Oliver was arrested as the burglar's accomplice.

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1985-12-01

Oliver was again freed from this predicament, being befriended by Mrs. Maylie and her adopted daughter.

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 1985-12-08

Harry Maylie has arrived, but Mrs. Maylie refuses to permit his marriage to Rose. Meanwhile, the mysterious Monks is seeking secret information from the Bumbles, concerning Oliver's true identity.

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 1985-12-15

The Monks has destroyed the last clue to Oliver's identity, but Nancy warned Rose of the danger.

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 1985-12-22

Mr. Brownlow now reunited with Oliver, has joined with the Maylies to defeat Monk's conspiracy.

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 1985-12-29

Sikes kills Nancy for her attempt to save Oliver. Now that the police is closing in on the accused murderer, Fagin decides to disband his criminal gang.

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Rating

5.6/10

Release Date

1985-10-13

Episodes

12 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast