A young, compassionate man struggles to save his family and friends from the abusive exploitation of his cold-hearted, grasping uncle.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 James D'ArcyNicholas Nickleby | Nicholas Nickleby |
 Charles DanceRalph Nickleby | Ralph Nickleby |
 Sophia MylesKate Nickleby | Kate Nickleby |
 Diana KentMrs. Nickleby | Mrs. Nickleby |
 Gregor FisherMr. Squeers | Mr. Squeers |
 Lee InglebySmike | Smike |
 Pam FerrisMrs. Squeers | Mrs. Squeers |
 Debbie ChazenFanny Squeers | Fanny Squeers |
 Berwick KalerMr. Snawley | Mr. Snawley |
 Tom HollanderMr. Mantalini | Mr. Mantalini |
 Marian McLoughlinMadame Mantalini | Madame Mantalini |
 Tom EllisJohn Browdie | John Browdie |
 Donald SumpterMr. Brooker | Mr. Brooker |
 Malcolm TierneyVincent Crummles | Vincent Crummles |
 Jacqueline TongMrs. Crummles | Mrs. Crummles |
 Richard KatzMr. Lenville | Mr. Lenville |
 Tom HiddlestonLord | Lord |
 JJ FeildFrank Cheeryble | Frank Cheeryble |
 Jonathan CoyCharles Cheeryble | Charles Cheeryble |
 Lorraine StanleyMaid | Maid |
| CChris RoebuckWackford Squeers Jnr. | Wackford Squeers Jnr. |
| TTim BarlowOld Lord | Old Lord |
 Liz SmithPeg Sliderskew | Peg Sliderskew |
 Frank MillsArthur Gride | Arthur Gride |