The Hero of My Life

The Hero of My Life

The Hero of My Life

June 9, 1970
Directed by
Michael Darlow

The rise of Charles Dickens, from poverty to prosperity, traced and reflected in his writings.

docudrama

Last Updated: April 22, 2026

Cast

Michael Jayston as Charles Dickens

Michael Jayston

Charles Dickens

Isla Blair as Ellen Ternan

Isla Blair

Ellen Ternan

Amanda Reiss

Maria Beadnell

Jo Rowbottom as Eleanor P.

Jo Rowbottom

Eleanor P.

Sheila Grant

Catherine Hogarth

Ciaran Madden as Mary Hogarth

Ciaran Madden

Mary Hogarth

Maureen Beck

Georgina Hogarth

Anthony Higginson

Mr. Hogarth

Doreathea Phillips

Mrs. Hogarth

Colin Jeavons as Wilkie Collins

Colin Jeavons

Wilkie Collins

David March

Narrator

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