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Oliver Twist (1985)

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One of Dickens’ best-known tales about an orphan boy who asked for more. Born in a workhouse and sold into apprenticeship, he escapes to London where he joins a gang of juvenile pickpockets.
IMDb 7.3/1019851 season
DramaHistoricalDark
DramaHistoricalDark
IMDb 7.3/1019851 season
Cast: Ben RodskaEric PorterMichael Attwell
13+
Season 1
12 episodes

  • 1. Episode 1

    1. Episode 1

    An unknown girl dies in childbirth at a country workhouse - what will become of her son?
    An unknown girl dies in childbirth at a country workhouse - what will become of her son?
    7+
    29min
    Oct 12, 1985

  • 2. Episode 2

    2. Episode 2

    Oliver shocks the workhouse guardians by asking for more gruel.
    Oliver shocks the workhouse guardians by asking for more gruel.
    13+
    29min
    Oct 19, 1985

  • 3. Episode 3

    3. Episode 3

    Oliver has rebelled against his treatment at Mr Sowerby's and run away to London.
    Oliver has rebelled against his treatment at Mr Sowerby's and run away to London.
    13+
    29min
    Oct 26, 1985

  • 4. Episode 4

    4. Episode 4

    The Artful Dodger has enticed Oliver into Fagin's criminal gang.
    The Artful Dodger has enticed Oliver into Fagin's criminal gang.
    TV-PG
    30min
    Nov 2, 1985

  • 5. Episode 5

    5. Episode 5

    Oliver has been rescued from a life of crime and recaptured by Fagin.
    Oliver has been rescued from a life of crime and recaptured by Fagin.
    13+
    30min
    Nov 9, 1985

  • 6. Episode 6

    6. Episode 6

    Oliver is forced by Fagin to go on a burglary with Bill Sikes.
    Oliver is forced by Fagin to go on a burglary with Bill Sikes.
    13+
    30min
    Nov 16, 1985

  • 7. Episode 7

    7. Episode 7

    Oliver is left for dead by Bill Sikes and then arrested as the burglar's accomplice.
    Oliver is left for dead by Bill Sikes and then arrested as the burglar's accomplice.
    13+
    29min
    Nov 23, 1985

  • 8. Episode 8

    8. Episode 8

    Oliver has been befriended by Mrs. Maylie and her adopted daughter, but Rose is suddenly struck down by a dangerous fever.
    Oliver has been befriended by Mrs. Maylie and her adopted daughter, but Rose is suddenly struck down by a dangerous fever.
    13+
    30min
    Nov 30, 1985

  • 9. Episode 9

    9. Episode 9

    Harry's arrival has aided Rose's recovery, but Mrs. Maylie still won't allow their marriage.
    Harry's arrival has aided Rose's recovery, but Mrs. Maylie still won't allow their marriage.
    13+
    30min
    Dec 7, 1985

  • 10. Episode 10

    10. Episode 10

    Monks has destroyed the last clue to Oliver's identity, but Nancy has warned Rose.
    Monks has destroyed the last clue to Oliver's identity, but Nancy has warned Rose.
    13+
    30min
    Dec 14, 1985

  • 11. Episode 11

    11. Episode 11

    Mr. Brownlow has joined with the Maylies to defeat Monk's conspiracy.
    Mr. Brownlow has joined with the Maylies to defeat Monk's conspiracy.
    13+
    30min
    Dec 21, 1985

  • 12. Episode 12

    12. Episode 12

    Bill has killed Nancy for trying to save Oliver while Fagin disbands his gang.
    Bill has killed Nancy for trying to save Oliver while Fagin disbands his gang.
    TV-PG
    29min
    Dec 28, 1985

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    Oliver Twist (1985)
    DramaHistoricalDark
    IMDb 7.3/1019851 season
    One of Dickens’ best-known tales about an orphan boy who asked for more. Born in a workhouse and sold into apprenticeship, he escapes to London where he joins a gang of juvenile pickpockets.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Gareth Davies
    Producers
    Terrance Dicks
    Cast
    Ben RodskaEric PorterMichael Attwell
    Studio
    BritBox
    Reviews
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    13+
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    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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