Join the international celebration of Charles Dickens to mark the bicentenary of his birth. Dickens 2012 provides a unique opportunity to explore the life and work of the most-adapted novelist in film and television.
Dickens on Screen
BFI Southbank
From January - March, the Dickens on Screen season is a comprehensive survey of Dickens' well-loved film and television adaptations. Come and sample the many pleasures of Dickens on screen.
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Touring programme
The BFI is bringing Dickens to cinemas across the UK with titles ranging from the most-loved classics to early silent cinema gems. Look out for the programme of screenings and events in your local cinema.
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BFI Mediatheque
Enjoy film and TV adaptations of Dickens' work from the BFI National Archive with this new collection launching in January 2012. Featuring David Lean classics, lavish mini-series and rarely seen silents, all available to view for free.
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Dickens 2012
The international celebration of the life and work of Charles Dickens takes place to mark the bicentenary of his birth, which falls on 7 February 2012. Find out more about the international institutions and organisations involved.
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