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The Charles Dickens Collection 12-Disc DVD-Video Set

The Charles Dickens Collection brings together BBC television adaptations of eight Dickens works on a 12-disc DVD-Video set. It includes English subtitles and a stated total running time of 32 hours and 55 minutes, making it a substantial choice for viewers seeking several adaptations in one collection.

At a glance

Eight Dickens adaptations are named in the listing, from The Pickwick Papers to Our Mutual Friend.
The listed special features include The Making of David Copperfield and Dickens: The Final Chapter.
The description also claims an additional 30 minutes of original music for each of two groups of programmes, presented in 5.1.

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Pros and cons

Pros

A 12-disc collection brings multiple BBC Dickens adaptations together, with a stated total running time of nearly 33 hours.
English subtitles are specifically mentioned, offering an alternative to following the dialogue by audio alone.
The description names two special features and additional music content.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Format and contents
Media format	DVD-Video
Number of discs	12
Run time	32 hours and 55 minutes
Titles listed	THE PICKWICK PAPERS OLIVER TWIST A CHRISTMAS CAROL MARTIN CHUZZLEWIT DAVID COPPERFIELDIncluding Special Features:The Making of David Copperfield An Additional 30 minutes (in 5.1) of the original music composed by Rob Lane. Compiled and digitally edited by David Maurice A TALE OF TWO CITIES GREAT EXPECTATIONS OUR MUTUAL FRIENDIncluding Special Featres:Dickens: The Final Chapter. An Addition 30 minutes (in 5.1) of the Original Music composted by Adrian Johnston. Compiled and digitally edited by David Maurice. This 12-disc set also features English Subtitles.

Programme details
Studio	BBC
Language	English
Age rating	Suitable for 12 years and over
Actors	Bob Hoskins, Ian McKellen, John Mills, Maggie Smith, Nicholas Lyndhurst
Release date	17 Aug. 2026

Physical details
Package dimensions and weight	18.8 x 13.2 x 3.2 cm; 322 g
Country of origin	Austria

What to know before buying

The description names eight adaptations but does not map each title to a disc or state whether all listed programmes have subtitles. Confirm the exact edition and contents if those details matter.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers building a collection of BBC adaptations of Charles Dickens.
Buyers who want several Dickens dramas in one DVD set and value English subtitles.

Less suited to

Buyers who need a Blu-ray edition or a stated high-definition format. The listing specifies DVD-Video.

Frequently asked questions

Which Dickens works are listed?

The description names The Pickwick Papers, Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, Martin Chuzzlewit, David Copperfield, A Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations and Our Mutual Friend.

Does the set include subtitles?

The listing states that the 12-disc set features English subtitles. It does not specify subtitle availability title by title.

What special features are described?

The description lists The Making of David Copperfield and Dickens: The Final Chapter. It also mentions an additional 30 minutes of original music for each of two groups of programmes.

The Charles Dickens Collection 12-Disc DVD-Video Set

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