# 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.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 50.99 GBP
- Previous price: 59.99 GBP
- Discount: 15%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T17:42:08.628Z

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## 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.

## 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.

## 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

## Before you buy

- 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.

## 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.

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