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Included from the BBC archives on six discs are adaptations of Oliver Twist / Martin Chuzzlewit / Bleak House / Hard Times / Great Expectations / Our Mutual Friend.

What joyful viewing!

Dickens was a literary genius who was also a populist, masterfully plotting his books guided by suspense and a compelling compassion for the value of individual people, whatever their economic circumstances.

And the man was a brilliant portrayer of quirky characters, as if he were painting them through words with his quill pen.

And no one does Dickens better than the BBC.

An online reviewer:

This collection is an embarassment of riches. Each story is divided into several episodes which take time to view and absorb. So far we have only viewed "Bleak House" and "Our Mutual Friend". Both are excellent and capture the steamy world of Dicken's London. I think I am constantly amazed at the attention to detail that the Brits recreate in historical drama. And of course there is the wealth of character playing for which Britain has always been famous. A really excellent series.

Another online reviewer:

I am a big fan of the classics English literature and especially Dickens. He is simply the genius. In my humble opinion no other English writer can be even compared with him. And to watch this BBC dramatization is a great pleasure too - it is true Dickens - bright and sparkling on the screen as he does in every one of his books. If you are the newcomer to the world of his books - watch the movies and be encouraged to go for reading then. You will never regret.

And one more online reviewer:

This collection is wonderful, you can "watch" these novels over and over, faithful to Dickens in tone, plot and spirit -- Highly recommended.

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