· United Kingdom · 1970 · 1h 18m

The Hero of My Life

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Director

Cast

Michael Jayston as Charles Dickens Isla Blair as Ellen Ternan Amanda Reiss as Maria Beadnell Jo Rowbottom as Eleanor P. Sheila Grant as Catherine Hogarth Ciaran Madden as Mary Hogarth

Crew

Peter Lee Thomas — Editor Bruce Norman — Writer Michael Darlow — Producer Bruce Norman — Producer

Synopsis

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

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Key Collaborators

Michael Darlow Director Peter Lee Thomas Editor Bruce Norman Writer Michael Darlow Producer Bruce Norman Producer

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