The Hero of My Life

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

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

Michael Darlow

Director, Producer

Bruce Norman

Writer, Producer

Peter Lee Thomas

Editor

Mike Fash

Cinematography

James Clarke

Music