Season 1
1982 | 4 Episodes
The Life And Adventures Of Nicholas Nickleby
Drama
United Kingdom
English- 1 Season (4 Episodes)
- 1982 - 1982
- Ended
A young, compassionate man struggles to save his family and friends from the abusive exploitation of his cold-hearted, grasping uncle.
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Storyline
Young Nicholas Nickleby sets out to make his fortune in order to prevent his mother and sister from depending upon his uncle, Ralph Nicklby. But he finds his first job as master at a Yorkshire school to be cruel, and runs away with one of the students. Meanwhile, Kate is subjected to the unwanted attentions of Sir Mulberry Hawk, aided by her uncle. Nicholas and his new friend, Smike, begin their adventures and eventually set out to rescue Kate, with the usual Dickensian twists, turns and asides.
Country: United Kingdom
Type: scripted
Status: Ended
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 1982
Also Known As: The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, Nicholas Nickleby
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Company Credits
Production Co: Channel 4 Television Corporation, Primetime Television Ltd., RM Productions, Royal Shakespeare Company
Seasons & Episodes
Awards
Awards & Nominations
BAFTA TV Award 1983
Nominee
BAFTA TV Award
Best Video Lighting
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BAFTA TV Award
Best Make Up
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BAFTA TV Award
Best Costume Design
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BAFTA TV Award
Best Sound Supervisor
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Winner
BAFTA TV Award
Best Video Cameraman
Primetime Emmy 1983
Nominee
Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling
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Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Art Direction for a Limited Series or a Special
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Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Individual Achievement - Graphic Design and Title Sequences
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Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special
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Winner
Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Limited Series
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Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Special
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Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Writing in a Limited Series or a Special
