Movie: The Hero of My Life

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Michael Jayston
Michael Jayston

Charles Dickens

Isla Blair
Isla Blair

Ellen Ternan

Amanda Reiss
Amanda Reiss

Maria Beadnell

Jo Rowbottom
Jo Rowbottom

Eleanor P.

Sheila Grant
Sheila Grant

Catherine Hogarth

Ciaran Madden
Ciaran Madden

Mary Hogarth

Maureen Beck
Maureen Beck

Georgina Hogarth

Anthony Higginson
Anthony Higginson

Mr. Hogarth

Doreathea Phillips
Doreathea Phillips

Mrs. Hogarth

Colin Jeavons
Colin Jeavons

Wilkie Collins

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    The rise of Charles Dickens, from poverty to prosperity, traced and reflected in his writings.

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    1970-06-09

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