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The Hero of My Life

Michael Darlow

1970 • 1h 18m

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

The Hero of My Life

Cast

Michael Jayston

Michael JaystonCharles Dickens

Isla Blair

Isla BlairEllen Ternan

Amanda ReissMaria Beadnell

Jo Rowbottom

Jo RowbottomEleanor P.

Sheila GrantCatherine Hogarth

Ciaran Madden

Ciaran MaddenMary Hogarth

Maureen BeckGeorgina Hogarth

Anthony HigginsonMr. Hogarth

Doreathea PhillipsMrs. Hogarth

Colin Jeavons

Colin JeavonsWilkie Collins

David MarchNarrator

Crew

Mike Fash

Mike FashCinematography

Peter Lee Thomas

Peter Lee ThomasEditor

Michael Darlow

Michael DarlowDirector

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