Synopsis
Dodger follows the exploits of the infamous pickpocket, The Artful Dodger, and Fagin's gang as they find ingenious ways to survive the grim and exploitative conditions of early Victorian London in the 1830s.
Episodes
1
RunawaysTwelve-year-old orphan Jack Dawkins escapes a mill owner’s clutches. With the help of new friend Charley, they make it to London, where they first meet Fagin’s infamous gang.43m2
WaxworksGang member Tom returns to find his bed taken by the new boy, while a dangerous money-making opportunity arises at the unveiling of Madame Tussaud’s Queen Victoria waxwork.43m3
ImposterA new scam is afoot as Dodger disguises himself as a posh lost boy in order to get in with a well-to-do family - the question is, will Dodger’s conscience get the best of him?43m4
MudlarksCharley falls into the hands of the riverside-dwelling ‘mudlarks’ and is sent on a dangerous mission by the truly terrifying Lucifer.43m5
PhantomFagin’s gang fight to save Tang’s life, Dodger scores a leading role at a haunted theatre, whilst Polly strikes a questionable deal with the enemy.43m6
MummyDodger encounters a ‘mummy unrolling’ - a posh craze in Victorian times - and reckons it’s too good an opportunity to be missed - think of all the pockets to be picked!43m7
NancyDodger and the gang return to the lair to find that they have had a break in. As they creep in expecting the worst, the gang are relieved to discover it’s long-term gang member Nancy.43m8
CarnivalRossini’s Carnival is in town. It’s a grubby, cheap affair run with an iron fist by Mr. and Madame Rossini. With the intention of picking some distracted pockets the gang and Nancy are there amongst the coconut shies and jugglers.43m9
DoshFagin has a new venture printing fake bank notes with a stolen money machine, which leads to a shocking betrayal – could this finally mean the gallows?43m10
RevengeAs the police close in, the end-game unfolds, culminating in an unexpected reunion, two fateful betrayals, a dramatic demise - and a gang member cast adrift…43m
RunawaysTwelve-year-old orphan Jack Dawkins escapes a mill owner’s clutches. With the help of new friend Charley, they make it to London, where they first meet Fagin’s infamous gang.43m2WaxworksGang member Tom returns to find his bed taken by the new boy, while a dangerous money-making opportunity arises at the unveiling of Madame Tussaud’s Queen Victoria waxwork.43m3ImposterA new scam is afoot as Dodger disguises himself as a posh lost boy in order to get in with a well-to-do family - the question is, will Dodger’s conscience get the best of him?43m4MudlarksCharley falls into the hands of the riverside-dwelling ‘mudlarks’ and is sent on a dangerous mission by the truly terrifying Lucifer.43m5PhantomFagin’s gang fight to save Tang’s life, Dodger scores a leading role at a haunted theatre, whilst Polly strikes a questionable deal with the enemy.43m6MummyDodger encounters a ‘mummy unrolling’ - a posh craze in Victorian times - and reckons it’s too good an opportunity to be missed - think of all the pockets to be picked!43m7NancyDodger and the gang return to the lair to find that they have had a break in. As they creep in expecting the worst, the gang are relieved to discover it’s long-term gang member Nancy.43m8CarnivalRossini’s Carnival is in town. It’s a grubby, cheap affair run with an iron fist by Mr. and Madame Rossini. With the intention of picking some distracted pockets the gang and Nancy are there amongst the coconut shies and jugglers.43m9DoshFagin has a new venture printing fake bank notes with a stolen money machine, which leads to a shocking betrayal – could this finally mean the gallows?43m10RevengeAs the police close in, the end-game unfolds, culminating in an unexpected reunion, two fateful betrayals, a dramatic demise - and a gang member cast adrift…43mCast
