Oliver Twist is a 1999 television mini-series produced by ITV based on the book Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. The first episode revolved around Oliver's parents as they struggled to fight their love for each other. Edwin struggled with his estranged wife Elizabeth Leeford, mother of his son Edward Leeford , and Agnes struggled with her family's life. When it came to them both being together, Elizabeth murdered Edwin and planned on murdering Agnes. She made Monks kill her, but Agnes ran away; her sister Rose witnessed this and was left traumatized. Agnes was pregnant with Oliver when she... ran away. She ran into the main streets of London and collapsed; she was then taken into the workhouse where she gave birth, and she died shortly after. Oliver was taken to a different sort of workhouse whilst he was a child. Once he reached 10, he returned to receive abuse and torture. The boys of the workhouse pulled straws to decide which of them should try asking for more; Oliver got the short straw. He was then sold to Mr Sowerberry, not before being beaten by Mr Bumble.
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| On the air: | 1999 |
| Network: | ITV1 |