Hugh Dancy

as David Copperfield

Max Dolbey

as Young David

Sarah Smart

as Clara Copperfield

Sally Field

as Betsey Trotwood

Murray Melvin

as Dr Edward Chillip

Judy Cornwell

as Clara Peggotty

Freddie Jones

as Barkis

Anthony Andrews

as Edward Murdstone

Eileen Atkins

as Jane Murdstone

Nigel Davenport

as Daniel Peggotty