The Old Curiosity Shop

12/16/1979

Quilp has taken possession of the Curiosity Shop and its contents in settlement of Grandfather's gambling debts.

12/23/1979

Quilp marks out the good-natured but easily led Dick Swiveller as an ally. Kit meets the Garlands.

12/30/1979

Quilp leaves London in pursuit of Nell and her grandfather, having left Swiveller with instructions to report on the movements of the Single Gentleman.

1/6/1980

Quilp is in hot pursuit of Nell and her grandfather, who are working for Mrs Jarley and her travelling waxwork show.

1/13/1980

Fleeing Quilp, Nell and her grandfather have to leave Mrs Jarley's waxwork show.

1/20/1980

A kindly schoolmaster offers to take Nell and her grandfather to a safe village. Still in pursuit, Quilp has been sent in the wrong direction by the furnaceman.

1/27/1980

Quilp returns to London under the misapprehension that the old man and Nell are also on their way back. Nell's health is causing concern. Quilp tells Brass that Kit must be discredited in some way.

2/3/1980

Kit has been framed by Quilp and thrown into jail. His plight is brought to the attention of Mr Witherden by Swiveller. The Single Gentleman finally tracks down Nell and her grandfather.