Drama

Oliver Twist

On a dark and stormy winter's night in a miserable, dank room, lit only by a few candles, Oliver is born into a life of poverty and misfortune. Growing up in a workhouse, watching the suffering and cruelty endured by the boys at the hands of his masters, Oliver decides he wants more and sets out for London. There he meets the Artful Dodger, Nancy, Fagin and the boys.

Episode 1

28m 59s

After enduring a miserable childhood in the workhouse, young Oliver Twist is sold to Mr Sowerberry, the local undertaker.

Episodes

  • Episode 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1

    S1 E1 - 28m 59s

    After enduring a miserable childhood in the workhouse, young Oliver Twist is sold to Mr Sowerberry, the local undertaker.

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    Episode 2

    S1 E2 - 29m 38s

    Oliver is welcomed into the colourful and seductive world of Fagin and his gang, and before long Dodger is teaching Oliver 'the graft'.

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    Episode 3

    S1 E3 - 29m 8s

    Fagin is intrigued by Monks' hatred of Oliver and reasons that if Monks is prepared to pay to have him killed, someone else will pay to keep him safe.

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    Episode 4

    S1 E4 - 29m 40s

    Sikes escapes back to London with a badly wounded Oliver. Nancy nurses him, determined to save his life.

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    Episode 5

    S1 E5 - 29m 40s

    Oliver is regaining strength. Still terrified for him, Nancy promises that she will get him back to the safety of the Brownlows'.

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    Episode 6

    S1 E6 - 29m 40s

    Sikes goes on the run with Oliver, whom he thinks will be his protection. Meanwhile, Brownlow and the police search Fagin's den.

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