The Old Curiosity Shop(1979)
The Old Curiosity Shop Synopsis
The Old Curiosity Shop is a 1979 BBC miniseries based on the novel by Charles Dickens. It was directed by Julian Amyes, and adapted by William Trevor. A kindly shop owner whose overwhelming gambling debts allow a greedy landlord to seize his shop of dusty treasures. Evicted and with no way to pay his debts, he and his granddaughter flee.
The Old Curiosity Shop (1979) is a drama series that premiered on December 9, 1979, spanning 1 season and 9 episodes. It stars Sebastian Shaw, Natalie Ogle, Trevor Peacock and Granville Saxton. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1979-12-09
- Last aired:
- 1980-02-03
The Old Curiosity Shop Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sebastian Shaw
as Grandfather
Natalie Ogle
as Nell Trent
Trevor Peacock
as Daniel Quilp
Granville Saxton
as Dick Swiveller
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The Old Curiosity Shop Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Old Curiosity Shop – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Old Curiosity Shop?
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How many seasons of The Old Curiosity Shop are there?
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The Old Curiosity Shop has 1 season and 9 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on December 9, 1979.
Is The Old Curiosity Shop still running?
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No. The Old Curiosity Shop is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on February 3, 1980.
Who is in the cast of The Old Curiosity Shop?
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The Old Curiosity Shop (1979) stars Sebastian Shaw, Natalie Ogle, Trevor Peacock and Granville Saxton. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Old Curiosity Shop any good?
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The Old Curiosity Shop (1979) is rated 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.