David Copperfield (1999) Season 1 is a dramatic adaptation of Charles Dickens’s novel. It outlines the adventures and misadventures of David who has been sent away by his stepfather after the death of his mother but refuses to take a step back and passes every obstacle and adversity with flying colors. Being one of the most popular books among children for over a century now, the BBC TV series adaptation of this novel just rekindles the love both children and adults have for this little, naughty, misfortunate, and adventurous boy.
Here’s how you can watch and stream David Copperfield (1999) Season 1 via streaming services such as Hulu.
Is David Copperfield (1999) Season 1 available to watch via streaming?
Yes, David Copperfield (1999) Season 1 is available to watch via streaming on Hulu.
The miniseries is essentially divided into two parts that were released on December 25, 1999, and December 26, 1999, respectively. In the first episode of the series, the creators have tried to provide an introduction to the life of David Copperfield after the death of his father. There is a very beautiful and hilarious sequence of David’s great aunt Betsey hoping for a granddaughter and being extremely disappointed at David being born a male, due to her experience with men in general. The series next moves on to show how David’s childhood was beautiful and filled with love until his mother fell and love with another man, who is a disciplinarian, and with all his sternness ships David off to a boarding school. After repeated misfortunes befall David, he is left with his stepfather as his only guardian, and his life becomes extremely difficult.
This series marks the debut of Daniel Radcliffe as David Copperfield, with Maggie Smith as Betsey Trotwood, and Emilia Fox as Clara Copperfield. Also seen are, Trevor Eve as Edward Murdstone, and Ciarán McMenamin as adult David Copperfield. The cast also included Bob Hoskins, Alun Armstrong, Michael Elphick, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Ciarán McMenamin, Pauline Quirke, Ian McKellen, Zoë Wanamaker, Imelda Staunton, Joanna Page, Dawn French, and Tom Wilkinson.
Watch David Copperfield (1999) Season 1 streaming via Hulu
David Copperfield (1999) Season 1 is available to watch on Hulu.
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You can watch the series via Hulu by following these steps:
- Go to Hulu.com/welcome
- Select ‘Start Your Free Trial’
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- $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year (With Ads)
- $17.99 per month (No Ads)
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David Copperfield Season 1’s synopsis is as follows:
“Charles Dickens’ haunting semi-autobiographical tale of a boy who is sent away by his stepfather after his mother dies but manages to triumph over incredible adversities.”
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