The Hero of My Life (1970)

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

Cast (11)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Michael Jayston

Charles Dickens

Isla Blair

Ellen Ternan

A

Amanda Reiss

Maria Beadnell

Jo Rowbottom

Eleanor P.

S

Sheila Grant

Catherine Hogarth

Ciaran Madden

Mary Hogarth

M

Maureen Beck

Georgina Hogarth

A

Anthony Higginson

Mr. Hogarth

D

Doreathea Phillips

Mrs. Hogarth

Colin Jeavons

Wilkie Collins

D

David March

Narrator

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