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10.01 votes1969EndedDrama

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Charles Dickens' classic novel is given its first television adaptation in this classic 1969 BBC production. Paul Dombey is a well-to-do shipping firm owner, who lacks a son to take over the family business. After rejecting his daughter's affection, he reconciles with her before his death.

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1. Dombey and Son, and DaughterNow viewing1969-08-17After his wife dies in childbirth, Paul Dombey Senior is given with the unwanted presence of his sister and the assistance of a jolly caregiver to look after his neglected daughter Florence and his newborn son, Paul Dombey Junior.
2. Money and Mr. Dombey1969-08-24After Florence is returned home by young Walter Gay, Mr. Dombey dismisses Polly, leaving his children in the full care of Susan Nipper. As they grow up, Mr. Dombey teaches Paul the ways of money and business.
3. Blimber's Academy1969-08-31Polly and Susan Nipper have taken little Florence and her baby brother Paul to visit the Toodle family, in the hope of seeing Polly's son, Biler. On the way home, Florence is separated from the others and lost.
4. A Voyage for Walter1969-09-07Florence has been found by Walter Gay. A friendship begins between them. Baby Paul grows up into a strange, old fashioned little boy. Worried about the child's poor health, Mr. Dombey has sent him to Mrs. Pinchin's school in Brighton.
5. Edith Granger1969-09-14Walter Gay has been told that he is to be sent to the West Indies. Little Paul's health has worsened, and he has collapsed at school.
6. Love and Mr. Dombey1969-09-21Little Paul's death has left Mr. Dombey heartbroken. Walter has said goodbye to Florence and set off for the West Indies.
7. The Second Mrs. Dombey1969-09-28Shattered by the death of young Paul, Mr. Dombey has gone to Leamington Spa. Major Bagstock introduces him to Mrs. Skewton and her daughter Edith. Meanwhile Captain Cuttle and Florence are waiting for news of Walter, whose ship is missing.
8. The Woman from Beyond the Seas1969-10-05Walter Gay's ship has been given up for lost, and Sol Gills has disappeared, leaving Captain Cuttle in charge of his shop. Although she does not love him, Edith has accepted Mr Dombey's proposal of marriage.
9. Mr. Dombey Rides for a Fall1969-10-12Mr Dombey and Edith have married, but there is a growing coldness between them. Finally, Dombey's criticisms of his wife's conduct lead to a serious quarrel.
10. Flight1969-10-19To revenge herself upon Dombey, Edith has run away with Carker. Furious and humiliated, Dombey has turned on Florence, who has fled to Captain Cuttle for refuge.
11. The Survivor1969-10-26
12. Vengeance1969-11-02
13. Dombey and Daughter1969-11-09

Cast

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John Carson
Mr. Dombey
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Kara Wilson
Florence Dombey
William Moore
Captain Cuttle
Christopher Sandford
Mr. Toots
Helen Fraser
Susan Nipper
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Sally Home
Edith Dombey & Alice Marwood
Gary Raymond
James Carker
Pat Coombs
Lucretia Tox
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Edward Topps
Towlinson
Fay Compton
Mrs. Brown
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David Garth
John Carker
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Derek Seaton
Walter Gay
Clive Swift
Major Bagstock
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Roland Pickering
Paul Dombey Jr.

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Dombey and Son has 1 season and 1 episodes.

When did Dombey and Son first air?

Dombey and Son first aired in 1969.

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Dombey and Son is classified as Drama.