BatBanks Smith Based on Charles Dickens novel is about an orphan grows to manhood in Victorian England. He meets several characters along the way. The cast are excellent especially Maggie Smith as David's eccentric men-hater aunt who eventually care for poor David. The late Bob Hoskins as Mr. Trotwood who take David under his wings. And seeing young Daniel Radcliffe (before he was Harry Potter) he probable was nine or ten was good too; Daniel Radcliffe was seen with different actors in film who became future on-screen teachers in Harry Potter series. After seeing this movie I think it's similar to Jane Eyre. The movie starting get good after David finally had chance of happiness. The end of part one had him as young man and start to have romance. I never saw part two on disc I only look at it because of Daniel Radcliffe.

mayanksingh221088 The actors and actresses in this BBC drama have performed excellently. The performances of Daniel Radcliffe, the lady who plays his mother, Pegotty, Maggie Smith...all played their part well. The parts that I like most are:- 1)When Miss Betsy Trotwood realizes what Mudstones have done with poor David and after that she shouts them out of her house. 2)Romance of Dora and David. 3)The opening scene when Miss Betsy Trotwood comes to meet Mrs. Copperfield. 4)When Pegotty takes David to Plymouth and then we meet Ham and Emily. And the things are so well performed just like they were written in the play. 5)Besides these, the other characters like Mr. Wickfield,Uriah Heep,Agnes,Ham,Mr. Peggoty, Mr. Barkis,Imelda Stauton,Mr. Micawber...have acted wonderfully well too. I simply love this play.

dazzo31 With a wonderful cast, this "typical Dickens" is lovely. Little Dan, is the biggest ball of fluff that I have ever scene. So cute.I felt that all the actors suited their roles perfectly including Bob Hoskins (which I had doubts on hearing he stared in it).Adult Dan is extremely irritating after seeing Dan play the role for practically the whole film/drama, but never mind. He only stays for three scenes or so.I wasn't expecting to enjoy it, but I did, despite one or two tears trying to escape from time to time.Get hold of a copy and watch as soon as you can.

tricia-31 Though I have to admit that the first part was much more interesting than the second part. Daniel Radcliffe was superb as young David Copperfield, but the actor who planned grown up David left something to be desired. I thought the story slowed down immensely in the second part.It is still worth watching. Wonderful acting by Maggie Smith as always!