Part Five

Overview

Smike escapes with the help of an old friend and makes his way to Newman Noggs' lodgings where he is reunited with Nicholas. It doesn't stop his Uncle Ralph from trying to force Smike's return to Wackford Squeers. Nicholas is bowled over by the beautiful Madeline Bray who cares for her ill and spendthrift father. Ralph Nickleby is soon party to a scheme to marry off Madeline to an elderly gentleman who will pay all of her father's debts, including the considerable sum owed Ralph. Sir Mulberry Hawk returns to London intent upon seeking revenge against Nicholas. Kate meanwhile meets the handsome young Frank Cheeryble.

Guest Stars

Derek Francis

Wackford Squeers

Patricia Routledge

Mme. Mantalini

Patsy Smart

Miss La Creevy

Ron Pember

Snawley

Anthony Ainley

Sir Mulberry Hawk

Nigel Hughes

Lord Frederick Verisopht

Andrew McCulloch

John Browdie

Hetty Baynes

Matilda Price