Dombey and Son (1969)

Season 1

Charles Dickens' classic novel is given its first television adaptation in this classic 1969 BBC production. Paul Dombey is a well-to-do shipping firm owner, who lacks a son to take over the family business. After rejecting his daughter's affection, he reconciles with her before his death.

Where to Watch Season 1

13 Episodes

  • Dombey and Son, and Daughter
    E1
    Dombey and Son, and DaughterAfter his wife dies in childbirth, Paul Dombey Senior is given with the unwanted presence of his sister and the assistance of a jolly caregiver to look after his neglected daughter Florence and his newborn son, Paul Dombey Junior.
  • Money and Mr. Dombey
    E2
    Money and Mr. DombeyAfter Florence is returned home by young Walter Gay, Mr. Dombey dismisses Polly, leaving his children in the full care of Susan Nipper. As they grow up, Mr. Dombey teaches Paul the ways of money and business.
  • Blimber's Academy
    E3
    Blimber's AcademyPolly and Susan Nipper have taken little Florence and her baby brother Paul to visit the Toodle family, in the hope of seeing Polly's son, Biler. On the way home, Florence is separated from the others and lost.
  • A Voyage for Walter
    E4
    A Voyage for WalterTo spite his daughter Florence, Mr. Dombey sends Walter Gay abroad.
  • Edith Granger
    E5
    Edith Granger
  • Love and Mr. Dombey
    E6
    Love and Mr. Dombey
  • The Second Mrs. Dombey
    E7
    The Second Mrs. Dombey
  • The Woman from Beyond the Seas
    E8
    The Woman from Beyond the SeasWalter Gay's ship has been given up for lost, and Sol Gills has disappeared, leaving Captain Cuttle in charge of his shop. Although she does not love him, Edith has accepted Mr Dombey's proposal of marriage.
  • Mr. Dombey Rides for a Fall
    E9
    Mr. Dombey Rides for a FallMr Dombey and Edith have married, but there is a growing coldness between them. Finally, Dombey's criticisms of his wife's conduct lead to a serious quarrel.
  • Flight
    E10
    Flight
  • The Survivor
    E11
    The Survivor
  • Vengeance
    E12
    Vengeance
  • Dombey and Daughter
    E13
    Dombey and Daughter

 

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