--- product_id: 54638971 title: "Dombey And Son" price: "KSh6591" currency: KES in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/54638971-dombey-and-son store_origin: KE region: Kenya --- # Dombey And Son **Price:** KSh6591 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Dombey And Son - **How much does it cost?** KSh6591 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/54638971-dombey-and-son) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The first BBC television adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic, Dombey and Son (1969) is now available for the first time to own on DVD. Starring John Carson, Kara Wilson, William Moore and Clive Swift. Hugh Leonard s third Dickens adaptation for the BBC, first broadcast in 1969, is an absorbing portrayal of proud logic undone by staunch affection. The timeless story of a father s blinkered pride, public downfall and emotional rescue. Paul Dombey (John Carson) is the wealthy owner of a shipping company whose sole desire is to have a son to inherit the family firm. But when a son arrives, his wife dies soon after, and the sickly boy s own days are numbered. Dombey finds no solace in the affections of his elder child Florence (Kara Wilson). He sees little use in daughters in the business world. Encouraged by the sinister Major Bagstock (Clive Swift), Dombey enters into a second, loveless marriage with Edith Grainger (Sally Home), who eventually flees to France with Dombey s double-dealing business manager James Carker (Gary Raymond). Dombey s livelihood is further undermined by a burgeoning railway network. All seems lost unless his pride will allow him to salvage a relationship with Florence. The colourful characters also include put-upon clerk Walter Gay (Derek Seaton), retired sea-captain Cuttle (William Moore), scatterbrained Mr Toots (Christopher Sandford), Florence s faithful maid Susan Nipper (Helen Fraser), Dombey s fusspot sister Louisa Chick (Hilda Braid) and the spurned but loyal Lucretia Tox (Pat Coombs). Review: A haunting production. - Each episode is introduced with a short extract from the Sibelius Symphony No. 1 slow movement. Thereafter there are no background audios until we reach the end of the episode giving a list of characters, with the Sibelius in the background. This is a near perfect choice of music for this sad tale. John Carson does an excellent job as the dour Mr Dombey. Likewise Fay Compton as the impoverished, crafty extortionist, Mrs Brown. It was good to see "Richards" crafted by a personal friend (now passed on), Charlotte Mitchell. The casting throughout is good and there are elements of the book included in this early version of the novel that are omitted from later productions. (See my review of a 2006 version.) "Dated"? Surely, if a production is true to its time it is bound to be dated! Review: Faithful adaptation - I saw this as a child when it was first broadcast and was delighted to find it on DVD. It did not disappoint. Faithful adaptation of the book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B071VSDKCZ | | Actors | Clive Swift, Gary Raymond, John Carson, Kara Wilson, Sally Home | | Best Sellers Rank | 35,983 in DVD & Blu-ray ( See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray ) 8,145 in Television (DVD & Blu-ray) 11,361 in Drama (DVD & Blu-ray) | | Customer reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (52) | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Language | English | | Media Format | PAL | | Number of discs | 2 | | Package Dimensions | 19.4 x 17.9 x 1.7 cm; 90 g | | Producers | Campbell Logan | | Rated | Parental Guidance | | Release date | 3 July 2017 | | Run time | 5 hours and 25 minutes | | Studio | Simply Media | | Subtitles: | English | | Writers | Hugh Leonard | ## Images ![Dombey And Son - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81hkI2zVWaL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A haunting production. *by A***S on 5 December 2018* Each episode is introduced with a short extract from the Sibelius Symphony No. 1 slow movement. Thereafter there are no background audios until we reach the end of the episode giving a list of characters, with the Sibelius in the background. This is a near perfect choice of music for this sad tale. John Carson does an excellent job as the dour Mr Dombey. Likewise Fay Compton as the impoverished, crafty extortionist, Mrs Brown. It was good to see "Richards" crafted by a personal friend (now passed on), Charlotte Mitchell. The casting throughout is good and there are elements of the book included in this early version of the novel that are omitted from later productions. (See my review of a 2006 version.) "Dated"? Surely, if a production is true to its time it is bound to be dated! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Faithful adaptation *by A***E on 31 December 2022* I saw this as a child when it was first broadcast and was delighted to find it on DVD. It did not disappoint. Faithful adaptation of the book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent adaptation. *by G***R on 24 January 2021* Having recently read the book I was first inclined to watch the 80s adaptation and I was disappointed. This version allows for each actor to portray their character and claim their screen time and deservedly so, it's a wonderful experience and production. I only wish that every Dickens adaptation was as close to it's source as this one. Highly recommended. And now I will start watching Bleak House from the same period, I doubt that it will be anywhere near the quality of the most recent adaptation with Gillian Anderson . --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/54638971-dombey-and-son](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/54638971-dombey-and-son) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kenya* *Store origin: KE* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*