Dodger. Dodger (Billy Jenkins)
Dodger

Dodger

  • TV comedy drama
  • CBBC / BBC One
  • 2022 - 2023
  • 14 episodes (1 series)

Family comedy series about the Artful Dodger, set in 1830s Dickensian London. Stars Billy Jenkins, Christopher Eccleston, David Threlfall, Saira Choudhry, Aabay Ali and more.

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Series 1, Episode 5 - Phantom

'WANTED' posters have been put-up all-over town and the police are offering a reward for any information leading to Dodger's arrest. Chief of Police Sir Charles Rowan is becoming obsessed by the chase. Meanwhile, stricken by the smog, Tang is seriously ill and needs a doctor that the gang cannot afford.

Further details

'WANTED' posters have been put-up all-over town and the police are offering a reward for any information leading to Dodger's arrest. Chief of Police Sir Charles Rowan is becoming obsessed by the chase. Meanwhile, stricken by the smog, Tang is seriously ill and needs a doctor that the gang cannot afford.

A special guest is drinking in The Fiddler's Arms - renowned theatrical impresario Dame Eliza Vestris. Eliza has a problem, if she doesn't find a new child sharpish for one of her lead roles then the show cannot go ahead and they're due to open in only a few days. All available children with a theatrical bent have been mysteriously traumatized, some say by a rogue phantom. Overhearing this from under a pub table, Dodger's mind starts to whir as he swipes a script from the Dame's bag. Dodger comes up with an ingenious plan to rob the haunted theatre.

Meanwhile Sally, the Countess' maid, has reached London and is searching for Charley. But why is Sally so obsessed about finding her?

Fagin's loyal lieutenant Polly finds herself face to face with Sir Charles Rowan. Will she strike a deal with the enemy?

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 6th March 2022
Time
5:30pm
Channel
CBBC
Length
45 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Sunday 10th April 2022 3:40pm BBC1
Saturday 14th May 2022 3:45pm CBBC
Monday 30th May 2022 2:05pm CBBC
Friday 18th November 2022 1:20pm CBBC
Saturday 25th March 2023 1:10pm CBBC

Cast & crew

Cast
Billy Jenkins Dodger
Christopher Eccleston Fagin
David Threlfall Sir Charles Rowan
Aabay Ali Charley Bates
Ellie-May Sheridan Polly Crackitt
Mila Lieu Tang
Connor Curren Tom Chitling
Sam C Wilson Bill Sikes
Lucy Montgomery Minnie Bilge
Javone Prince PC Blathers
Rhys Thomas PC Duff
Guest cast
Frances Barber Dame Eliza Vestris
Tony Way Jon the News
Lenny Rush Crossing Sweeper
Sabrina Sandhu Sally
Darren Kuppan John Orlando Parry
Clive Carter Charles Kemble
Austin Haynes George Minnow
Russell Richardson Ken Kench
Writing team
Rhys Thomas Writer
Lucy Montgomery Writer
Production team
Rhys Thomas Director
Francis Gilson Producer
Mark Freeland Executive Producer
Rhys Thomas Executive Producer
Lucy Montgomery Executive Producer
Amy Buscombe Executive Producer
Richard Everiss Line Producer
Christopher Bird Editor
David Ferris Production Designer
Rob Kelly Casting Director
Jacqueline Mills Costume Designer
Pete Rowe Director of Photography
Jules Chapman Make-up Designer
Joel Cadbury Composer
Rick O'Connor 1st Assistant Director

Video

Dodger is chased by the police

Dodger has a plan - a plan to steal an accordion! But the police are chasing after him - will he get caught?

Featuring: Aabay Ali (Charley Bates), Billy Jenkins (Dodger), Lucy Montgomery (Minnie Bilge), Rhys Thomas (PC Duff), Javone Prince (PC Blathers) & Clive Carter (Charles Kemble).

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