The Life and Adventures of Nick Nickleby

Charles Dickens' classic 19th-century saga receives a slick contemporary update with this British drama series about Nick Nickleby (Andrew Simpson), a young man who accompanies his mother (Bronagh Gallagher) and sister (Jayne Wisener) to London after the death of his father. Once there, the family seeks financial help from Nick's uncle, Ralph (Adrian Dunbar)─but soon find themselves drawn into his unscrupulous dealings with a mobster. With Jonathan Harden, Linda Bassett. 5 episodes on 1 disc. 5 hrs. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.