Part 1

Overview

Having endured a miserable and brutal childhood, young Oliver is sold to an undertaker, where his mistreatment forces him to escape to London. Once in the capital, he is welcomed into the seductive world of pick-pocketing by the criminal underworld and, before long, is in deep trouble with the law.

Guest Stars

Sarah Lancashire

Mrs Corney

Julian Rhind-Tutt

Edward 'Monks' Leeford

Morven Christie

Rose Maylie

Anna Massey

Mrs Bedwin

Louis Edleston

Infant Oliver

Nicola Walker

Old Sally

Gregor Fisher

Mr Bumble

John Sessions

Mr Sowerberry