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Oliver is born into poverty and misfortune - the son of an unmarried mother, who dies shortly after his birth. He is soon delivered to the workhouse, where the cruel Mr. Bumble oversees children tormented by starvation and suffering. When Oliver dares to ask for more gruel, he finds himself cast out and forced to make his own way in the world...

Country: United Kingdom

Type: scripted

Status: Ended

Language: English

Release Date: December 18, 2007

Also Known As: Оливър Туист, Twist Olivérオリヴァー・ツイスト, Oliver Twist, 孤雛淚, Олівер Твіст, Оливер Твист, 苦海孤雛 |  See more »

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Company Credits

Production Co: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), WGBH

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2007 | 5 Episodes

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Awards

Awards & Nominations

BAFTA TV Award 2008

Nominee

Winner

BAFTA TV Award

Best Costume Design

Nominee

BAFTA TV Award

Best Make Up & Hair Design

Broadcasting Press Guild Award 2008

Nominee

Broadcasting Press Guild Award

Best Drama Series

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