Mask

E1

In MASK, Dickens, feverish in New York, relives his boyhood.

The Deed

E2

In The DEED John Dickens escapes his creditors by going to London. Mrs Dickens decides to start a school.

Blacking

E3

In BLACKING Charles starts work at Warren's Blacking factory.

Love

E4

In LOVE Charles is making his way socially and as a Parliamentary reporter when he falls in love with Maria Beadnell.

Success

E5

In SUCCESS Charles is frustrated in love and turns to the whore Desdemona.

Fame

E6

In FAME Charles marries Catherine and Pickwick Papers begins publication.

Money

E7

Pickwick Papers is a success and Charles starts on Oliver Twist. But Catherine cannot cope and Mary begins to replace her.

Possession

E8

Friends question Charles' sanity because of his idolization of Queen Victoria.

Dreams

E9

While traveling in America, Charles (Roy Dotrice) meets Edgar Allan Poe (Seymour Matthews).

Magic

E10

Nightmare

E11

Angel

E12

Memories

E13

In the concluding episode, Charles (Roy Dotrice) concentrates on writing "Martin Chuzzlewit" and works for social reform in England.