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

Oliver Twist

Drama

Created By
First Aired on: Oct 13, 1985
Popularity: 11.2911: 8 votes
Networks: (GB)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 12 episodes

Miniseries

Aired 40 years ago

12 Episodes

Episode 1Episode 130 min
An unknown girl dies in childbirth at a county workhouse, giving birth to a son. Who is she? What will become of her child?
Episode 2Episode 230 min
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.
Episode 3Episode 330 min
Oliver has rebelled against his harsh treatment at Mr. Sowerberry's, the undertaker, and runs away to London.
Episode 4Episode 430 min
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.
Episode 5Episode 530 min
Mr. Brownlow gets Oliver freed , but Fagin kidnaps him again.