Anna Maxwell Martin’s “brilliant” period drama that’s “impossible to resist” is on TV tonight

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Tonight, the humorous period drama titled “The Personal History of David Copperfield,” starring Anna Maxwell Martin, will be broadcast on television.

Under Armando Iannucci’s direction, and collaborating with Simon Blackwell on the screenplay, the film features Dev Patel portraying the lead character inspired by Charles Dickens’ renowned novel.

As a gaming enthusiast taking a break tonight, I’m excited to immerse myself into a different kind of adventure – watching “The Personal History of David Copperfield” on Film4, starting at 6:40 pm! Originally released in 2019, it promises an engaging journey that I can’t wait to embark upon.

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If you unfortunately missed watching it on TV, fret not! You can easily catch up by renting or purchasing the movie from various digital platforms available in the UK. Options like Amazon’s Prime Video and Sky Store are just a click away to ensure you don’t miss out on your favorite content. Enjoy the show!

The movie features a distinguished lineup of famous actors such as Peter Capaldi from “Doctor Who”, Morfydd Clark known for “The Rings of Power”, the talented Hugh Laurie best recognized for “House”, Ben Whishaw who starred in “Black Doves”, and the versatile Tilda Swinton.

This movie showcases a stellar ensemble of actors including Peter Capaldi from “Doctor Who”, Morfydd Clark from “The Rings of Power”, Hugh Laurie who gained fame in “House”, Ben Whishaw from “Black Doves”, and Tilda Swinton.

The acclaimed adaptation of David Copperfield, rated 92% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 249 reviews, was hailed as a “refreshingly excellent spectacle” by Empire, earning them a four-star rating.

The tale is just as clever and durable as its protagonist, and much like David, its appeal is hard to ignore.

The Hollywood Reporter deemed the period drama as a swiftly paced tale, often humorous and consistently engaging, whereas The New York Post remarked that every actor was laugh-out-loud funny; it seems even Charles Dickens would find himself chuckling if he were still around.

Earlier this year, Patel starred in Sundance horror period drama Rabbit Trap.

In 1973, a film directed by Bryn Chainey unfolds, featuring the characters portrayed by Patel and Rosy McEwen. This couple encounters mysterious events following their move to a secluded cabin situated in Wales, where they start experiencing supernatural phenomena.

While working on their fresh album, they unintentionally disturbed a circle of Tylwyth Teg fairies, causing them to be troubled by a mysterious child who seems to harbor harmful intentions.

At 6:40 PM on Wednesday, the 13th of August, you can catch the movie “The Personal History of David Copperfield” on Film4. You can also rent or buy this film from various digital stores.

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2025-08-13 09:49