The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
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.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... Read more
Starring Roger Rees, Alun Armstrong, John Woodvine, David Threlfall, Ian McNeice, Suzanne Bertish, Lucy Gutteridge, Bob Peck, Janet Dale, Jane Downs
It's a drama and history show, and has a rating of 9.1 out of 10 from Imdb which is very high for this kind of show.
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Not found streaming from Switzerland.