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The Pickwick Papers (1985–1985) — drama on BBC One

The answer: Concluded March 24, 1985.
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Genre
Drama
Network / streamer
BBC One
Premiered
January 6, 1985
Ended
March 24, 1985
Runtime
~30 min per episode
1season
12episodes

About The Pickwick Papers

The Pickwick Papers ended on March 24, 1985, on BBC One. The series was based on Charles Dickens' first novel, The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club. It was a drama that aired in 1985 and depicted a series of loosely-connected adventures set in 1827-1828, following the journey of Mr. Samuel Pickwick and his fellow "Pickwickians" as they traveled to various places from London to observe and report on the curious phenomena of life. This adaptation focused on the humorous and episodic nature of Dickens' work, showcasing the characters' escapades and social observations. The story centered around Mr. Pickwick, a kind and wealthy gentleman, and his companions as they explored the countryside, encountering different characters and situations along the way. The narrative was presented as a series of adventures that highlighted the social and cultural aspects of the period. The cast included Nigel Stock as Mr. Pickwick, Clive Swift as Mr. Tupman, Alan Parnaby as Mr. Snodgrass, Jeremy Nicholas as Mr. Winkle, and Phil Daniels as Sam Weller. The show had a runtime of 30 minutes per episode, and there was only one season comprising 12 episodes.

The Pickwick Papers episode schedule

12 aired

Aired · 12

DateEp.Title
March 24, 1985 S1·E12 Episode 12
March 17, 1985 S1·E11 Episode 11
March 10, 1985 S1·E10 Episode 10
March 3, 1985 S1·E9 Episode 9
February 24, 1985 S1·E8 Episode 8
February 17, 1985 S1·E7 Episode 7
February 10, 1985 S1·E6 Episode 6
February 3, 1985 S1·E5 Episode 5
January 27, 1985 S1·E4 Episode 4
January 20, 1985 S1·E3 Episode 3
January 13, 1985 S1·E2 Episode 2
January 6, 1985 S1·E1 Episode 1

The Pickwick Papers cast