The Dickens Library

In which we witness the gentle domestic life of the Nickleby household, marked by tender concern for the fragile health of their faithful companion Smike and enlivened by visits from kind friends and ...

9 Jan 38min

In which we accompany Nicholas on a reflective and poignant visit to the theatrical world of Mr Vincent Crummles, where farewells are exchanged amidst a lively supper and the camaraderie of an eccentr...

9 Jan 28min

In which we witness a furtive conference between two avaricious gentlemen, plotting a scheme entwined with marriage and financial advantage, their discourse marked by sharp wit and wary camaraderie. T...

9 Jan 44min

In which we attend a delicate and confidential mission entrusted to Nicholas by the benevolent brother Charles Cheeryble, involving the quiet assistance of a young lady enduring great trials and devot...

9 Jan 39min

In which we witness a cheerful gathering at the cottage, where genteel formality and rustic hospitality intermingle, abruptly interrupted by a summons that brings discord and distress into the genial ...

9 Jan 33min

In which we observe the implacable Mr Ralph Nickleby navigating the complexities of his various dealings with a cold and calculating manner, encountering an old acquaintance in dire straits and witnes...

9 Jan 40min

In which we witness a tempestuous encounter in a coffee-room that introduces a spirited and honourable young gentleman, leading to a fortuitous and congenial meeting with the generous Cheeryble family...

9 Jan 35min

In which we find ourselves at a hospitable inn where Nicholas Nickleby is warmly welcomed by the hearty and good-natured John Browdie and his wife, their convivial spirits and lively conversation fill...

9 Jan 32min