Dodger (TV series)
Dodger is a British children's television series, inspired by the Artful Dodger from the Oliver Twist novel by Charles Dickens. The series serves as a prequel to the events of Oliver Twist. The first 5 episodes were made available on BBC iPlayer on 6 February 2022, after the first episode premiered on CBBC in the United Kingdom, repeats of the first series were also aired on BBC One. Premise Set in 1830s Victorian London, the series revolves around Jack Dawkins, better known as the Artful Dodger, and his exploits as part of Fagin's gang, prior to his introduction in the Oliver Twist novel. Cast Main Billy Jenkins as Jack Dawkins/Dodger Christopher Eccleston as Fagin Aabay Ali as Charley Bates Ellie-May Sheridan as Polly Crackitt Mila Lieu as Tang Connor Curren as Tom Chitling David Threlfall as Chief of Police, Sir Charles Rowan (Series 1) Sam C. Wilson as Bill Sikes Rhys Thomas as PC Duff Javone Prince as PC Blathers Lucy Montgomery as Minnie Bilge, Fagin’s landlady Recurring Aron von Andrian as Prince Albert Lorraine Bruce as Mrs Grundles Saira Choudhry as Nancy Alex Kingston as Lucifer Tanya Reynolds as Queen Victoria Lenny Rush as Morgan/The Crossing Sweeper Production In