The Old Curiosity Shop (1979) is a drama web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Old Curiosity Shop online in HD.
The Old Curiosity Shop — Storyline
The Old Curiosity Shop is a 1979 BBC miniseries based on the novel by Charles Dickens. It was directed by Julian Amyes, and adapted by William Trevor. A kindly shop owner whose overwhelming gambling debts allow a greedy landlord to seize his shop of dusty treasures. Evicted and with no way to pay his debts, he and his granddaughter flee.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Charles Dickens
- Starring: Sebastian Shaw, Natalie Ogle, Trevor Peacock, Granville Saxton
The Old Curiosity Shop — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1979-12-09 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 9 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.5/10 (2 votes) |
The Old Curiosity Shop — Episode Guide
Miniseries
- E1: Episode 1 (1979-12-09) — The peaceful lives of Little Nell Trent and her beloved grandfather are harried by the odious, dwarfish moneylender Daniel Quilp, who plans to marry Nell when she is older.
- E2: Episode 2 (1979-12-16) — Quilp has taken possession of the Curiosity Shop and its contents in settlement of Grandfather's gambling debts.
- E3: Episode 3 (1979-12-23) — Quilp marks out the good-natured but easily led Dick Swiveller as an ally. Kit meets the Garlands.
- E4: Episode 4 (1979-12-30) — Quilp leaves London in pursuit of Nell and her grandfather, having left Swiveller with instructions to report on the movements of the Single Gentleman.
- E5: Episode 5 (1980-01-06) — Quilp is in hot pursuit of Nell and her grandfather, who are working for Mrs Jarley and her travelling waxwork show.
- E6: Episode 6 (1980-01-13) — Fleeing Quilp, Nell and her grandfather have to leave Mrs Jarley's waxwork show.
- E7: Episode 7 (1980-01-20) — A kindly schoolmaster offers to take Nell and her grandfather to a safe village. Still in pursuit, Quilp has been sent in the wrong direction by the furnaceman.
- E8: Episode 8 (1980-01-27) — Quilp returns to London under the misapprehension that the old man and Nell are also on their way back. Nell's health is causing concern. Quilp tells Brass that Kit must be discred
- E9: Episode 9 (1980-02-03) — Kit has been framed by Quilp and thrown into jail. His plight is brought to the attention of Mr Witherden by Swiveller. The Single Gentleman finally tracks down Nell and her grandf
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Old Curiosity Shop have? 1 season(s) with 9 episodes.
Who created The Old Curiosity Shop? Charles Dickens.
Where can I watch The Old Curiosity Shop? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
