Series synopsis
Dodger is a British comedy drama television series that premiered on CBBC on February 6, 2022. It was created by Rhys Thomas. It stars Billy Jenkins, Christopher Eccleston and Ellie-May Sheridan.
Dodger follows the exploits of the infamous pickpocket, The Artful Dodger, and Fagin's gang as they find ingenious ways to survive the grim and exploitative conditions of early Victorian London in the 1830s.
Premise
Dodger follows the exploits of the infamous pickpocket, The Artful Dodger, and Fagin's gang as they find ingenious ways to survive the grim and exploitative conditions of early Victorian London in the 1830s.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Billy Jenkins as Dodger
- Christopher Eccleston as Fagin
- Ellie-May Sheridan as Polly
Guest cast
- Sabrina Sandhu as Sally
- Tanya Reynolds as Queen Victoria
- Aron von Andrian as Prince Albert
- John Thomson as Farmer Grundles
- Lorraine Bruce as Mrs Grundles
- Clive Carter as Kemble Charle
- Alex Kingston as Lucifer
- Travis Jones as Otis
- Jonathan Cheetham as Gentleman
- Tim Downie as Henry Fox Talbot
- Darcey Porter Cassidy as Clarissa
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 4 | November 27, 2022 | December 3, 2023 |
| Season 1 | 10 | February 6, 2022 | February 13, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 4 | November 27, 2022 | December 3, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Train London’s police are on alert - Dodger has returned! Reunited with Fagin’s gang, they try their boldest plan yet – a daring train robbery! |
November 27, 2022 |
| 2 |
Christmas Dodger attempts a kind-hearted deed for an old friend on Christmas Eve but has to break into 10 Downing Street. As he gets trapped there, the gang try to steal 200 geese. |
December 4, 2022 |
| 3 |
Bad Egg When a heist goes wrong, Dodger is given his harshest punishment yet - school! Sent to the upper crust St Albion’s College, he must unravel the mystery of a secret society. |
April 7, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Runaways Twelve-year-old orphan Jack Dawkins escapes a mill owner’s clutches. With the help of new friend Charley, they make it to London, where they first meet Fagin’s infamous gang. |
February 6, 2022 |
| 2 |
Waxworks Gang member Tom returns to find his bed taken by the new boy, while a dangerous money-making opportunity arises at the unveiling of Madame Tussaud’s Queen Victoria waxwork. |
February 6, 2022 |
| 3 |
Imposter A new scam is afoot as Dodger disguises himself as a posh lost boy in order to get in with a well-to-do family - the question is, will Dodger’s conscience get the best of him? |
February 6, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Train London's police are on alert; Dodger has returned. Reunited with his old mates, Fagin's gang try their boldest plan yet - a daring train robbery. |
November 27, 2022 |
| 2 |
Christmas On Christmas Eve Dodger attempts a kind-hearted deed for an old friend but has to break into 10 Downing Street. As he gets trapped there, the gang try to steal 200 geese. |
December 4, 2022 |
| 3 | Bad Egg | April 7, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 6, 2022 |
| Last aired | December 3, 2023 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday |