David Copperfield (1986)

David Copperfield tells the story of his life that holds great happiness and terrible sorrow, starting with the circumstances of his birth.

Little David leads an idyllically happy life with his pretty young mother and his devoted nurse Peggotty.

David's cruel stepfather, Mr Murdstone, has sent him away to school, but the change is not for the better.

Taken away from school after his mother's death, David has been put to work in Mr Murdstone's wine warehouse.

Alone, David has run away to cast himself on the mercy of his aunt, Betsey Trotwood.

Secure and happy in the care of his great-aunt, David grows up into a romantically inclined young man.

David has fallen head-over-heels in love with Dora, the beautiful young daughter of his employer.

With mysterious abruptness, Steerforth has departed for a trip abroad.

Uriah Heep has revealed that he has designs on Agnes Wickfield then he and David quarrell savagely. David is still forbidden to see his beloved Dora - then, suddenly, Dora’s world is turned upside down.

Faced with tragedy, David's life seems empty and meaningless.