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Dickens of London - Season 1 Episode 3 Blacking

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During his tour, Dickens meets Commissioner Wentworth and takes exception to New York city's jail. He recalls when, as a boy of 12, his own father was jailed for nine months without any evidence. Charles had obtained employment with Cousin James, working in horrible circumstances making boot polish. At home, Mr. Kerr continues to press for repayment and the elder Dickens finds himself in the sponging-house, a temporary jail for debtors.

First Air Date: Sep 28, 1976

Last Air date: Dec 21, 1976

Season: 1 Season

Episode: 13 Episode

Runtime: 60 minutes

IMDb: 6.50/10 by 2.00 users

Popularity: 14.763

Language: English