About this season
Dombey and Son is a television mini-series produced by the BBC in 1983. It was based on the book Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens. It was adapted by James Andrew Hall and directed by Rodney Bennett.
Episodes (10)
1. Episode 1
7.0Aired 16 January 1983 • 30 min
This first episode sets the scene with an adored son, and the neglected daughter of a wealthy businessman.
2. Episode 2
Aired 23 January 1983 • 30 min
Dombey finally has a son, though his wife dies in childbirth. His daughter feels neglected and is heartbroken, and is consoled by ther maid.
3. Episode 3
Aired 30 January 1983 • 30 min
Florence is lost.
4. Episode 4
Aired 6 February 1983 • 30 min
5. Episode 5
Aired 15 February 1983 • 30 min
6. Episode 6
Aired 13 February 1983 • 30 min
7. Episode 7
Aired 27 February 1983 • 30 min
8. Episode 8
Aired 6 March 1983 • 30 min
Although she doesn't love him, Edith accepts Dombey's marriage proposal. Walter Gay's ship appears to have been lost at sea, while Sol Gills has also disappeared.
9. Episode 9
Aired 13 March 1983 • 30 min
Mr Dombey and Edith have married, although there is a growing antipathy between them. Dombey's criticism of his wife leads to a serious quarrel.
10. Episode 10
Aired 20 March 1983 • 30 min