Dickens in America
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Join actress and Dickens enthusiast Miriam Margolyes on a 10-part journey that follows the route of Charles Dickens tour of the United States and Canada in 1842. It was this trip upon which he based his travel book, American Notes - a comic, critical record of the country's morals, flaws and fashions.
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Season 1
The Passage Out
Miriam Margolyes retraces the route of Charles Dickens' 19th century road-trip though America to find out what has changed in the USA since the great author's visit to the States - and what hasn't.
Boston
After her transatlantic voyage she visits Boston's extraordinary School for the Blind - Helen Keller's alma mata.
New England
The Yale University Glee Club serenades Miriam Margolyes as she continues retracing Charles Dickens 's 19th-century road trip through America.
New York
Miriam Margolyes continues retracing Charles Dickens's trip through America and finds herself going out on a night patrol with officers of the NYPD. She also visits Roosevelt Island, makes an unexpected discovery at the New York Public Library and is incarcerated in the notorious "Tombs" prison.
Philadelphia
In Philadelphia Miriam Margolyes finds a city obsessed with Charles Dickens. It still has the "solitary prison" he wrote about, a Dickens Society, a Dickens Drinking Club, his pet raven stuffed and mounted in the local library - and the only life-size statue of Dickens in the world.
Washington and Richmond
Miriam Margolyes meets a pistol-toting Christian minister and prison inmates in Washington DC, "the headquarters of tobacco-tinctured saliva", according to Charles Dickens. There's also a tour of Virginia's tobacco factories.
Pittsburgh to Louisville
Miriam Margolyes follows Dickens's trail inland 1,000 miles along the course of the Ohio River to Louisville, Kentucky, in the company of cowboys. Along the way she is taught how to improve her manners by an American etiquette instructor and attends the Kentucky derby.
The Midwest and St. Louis
Having sailed down the Ohio River on a Mississippi steamboat, Miriam Margolyes arrives in St Louis. She attempts to teach at a high school, visits the inspiration for Martin Chuzzlewit and meets the United Houma Indian Nation on a sacred burial ground.
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About Dickens in America
Join actress and Dickens enthusiast Miriam Margolyes on a 10-part journey that follows the route of Charles Dickens tour of the United States and Canada in 1842. It was this trip upon which he based his travel book, American Notes - a comic, critical record of the country's morals, flaws and fashions. Across 1 season and 10 episodes, with status "Returning Series".
Dickens in America Cast and Characters
The cast features Miriam Margolyes (as Host) and Nathaniel Parker (as Voice of Charles Dickens). Their performances are a major reason Dickens in America has built such a passionate audience.
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Dickens in America flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Dickens in America has 10 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
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Who is in the cast of Dickens in America?
The main cast includes Miriam Margolyes and Nathaniel Parker.
Is Dickens in America available in English?
Yes — Dickens in America was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Dickens in America released?
Dickens in America first aired in 2005.
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How many seasons and episodes does Dickens in America have?
Dickens in America currently has 1 season and a total of 10 episodes. The series status is "Returning Series", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Dickens in America about?
Join actress and Dickens enthusiast Miriam Margolyes on a 10-part journey that follows the route of Charles Dickens tour of the United States and Canada in 1842. It was this trip upon which he based his travel book, American Notes - a comic, critical record of the country's morals, flaws and fashions. It belongs to the Documentary genre.
In which language is Dickens in America originally available?
Dickens in America was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Dickens in America first released?
Dickens in America first premiered on April 5, 2005 (2005). The show is still ongoing with new episodes being released.
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