The Personal History of David Copperfield (PG)

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The Personal History of David Copperfield (PG)

Mon 1 Jan 0001 - Thu 6 Feb 2020, Screen One

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Director: Armando Iannucci

Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie, Tilda Swinton, Peter Capaldi, Gwendoline Christie, Ben Whishaw

THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD re-imagines Charles Dickens' classic ode to grit and perseverance through the comedic lens of its award-winning filmmakers - giving the Dickensian tale new life for a cosmopolitan age with a diverse ensemble cast of stage and screen actors from across the world.

Emmy® winners and Oscar® nominees Armando Iannucci (IN THE LOOP, THE DEATH OF STALIN, HBO'S "Veep") and Simon Blackwell (IN THE LOOP, HBO'S "Succession") lend their wry, yet heart-filled storytelling style to revisiting Dickens' iconic hero on his quirky journey from impoverished orphan to burgeoning writer in Victorian England.

Winner of 5 British Independent Film Awards including Best Screenplay & Best Supporting Actor.

BAFTA Nominated for Best Casting

Watch the official trailer below!

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all hail this showcase for the talent of Iannucci, a sly reminder that it's possible to be both a national treasure and a thorn in the establishment's side.

London Evening StandardReview User
Everything rattles and zings like a pinball machine, and it's a bracing, entertaining, richly satisfying experience.

GuardianReview User
Armando Iannucci's rollicking adaptation announces itself as a radical and progressive reclamation of the heritage 'lit pic' from the off.

Sight and SoundReview User
Like some kind of long-lost Monty Python sketch, Iannucci's revisionist "David Copperfield" alternates between intellect and absurdity, blending high- and lowbrow elements.

VarietyReview User
ruthless in trimming the sprawling story to a manageable size, and is absolutely faithful to the tone and spirit of Dickens

Daily MirrorReview User
A fleet-footed and boisterously enjoyable Dickens adaptation that breathes new life into a well-worn story. A winning Dev Patel leads a highly amusing cast.

Total FilmReview User