The Hero of My Life

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

Country United Kingdom

Production Country United Kingdom

Language English

Spoken Language English

Production Company Thames Television

Release Date 9 June 1970

78 mins

Cast

Michael Jayston Charles Dickens

Isla Blair Ellen Ternan

Amanda Reiss Maria Beadnell

Jo Rowbottom Eleanor P.

Sheila Grant Catherine Hogarth

Ciaran Madden Mary Hogarth

Maureen Beck Georgina Hogarth

Anthony Higginson Mr. Hogarth

Doreathea Phillips Mrs. Hogarth

Colin Jeavons Wilkie Collins

David March Narrator

Crew

Director

Michael Darlow

Writer

Bruce Norman

Producers

Bruce Norman

Michael Darlow

Editor

Peter Lee Thomas

Music

James Clarke