TV series · 1999 · BBC One
Is David Copperfield based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. David Copperfield is based on the book David Copperfield by Charles Dickens (1850).
The TV series premiered in 1999 on BBC One.
The book behind David Copperfield
David Copperfield
by Charles Dickens · first published 1850 · autobiographical novel, Bildungsroman
1849–1850 novel by Charles Dickens.
Other adaptations of David Copperfield
- David Copperfield (film, 1935)
- The Personal History of David Copperfield (film, 2019)
- David Copperfield (film, 1911)
- David Copperfield (film, 1913)
Common questions
Is David Copperfield based on a book?
Yes. David Copperfield is based on the book David Copperfield by Charles Dickens (1850).
Who wrote the book David Copperfield is based on?
David Copperfield was written by Charles Dickens and first published in 1850.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read David Copperfield before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Charles Dickens's books
- Oliver & Company (film, 1988)
- Oliver! (film, 1968)
- A Christmas Carol (film, 2009)
- Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (film, 2009)
- Great Expectations (film, 1946)
- Great Expectations (film, 1998)