Charles Dickens is one of the English language's greatest writers, whose stories are known the world over. He was a top celebrity of the Victorian era.
Now, 200 years after his birth, he continues to enthral readers of all generations, and inspire writers and actors.
Scotland Tonight discussed the writer's legacy with uthor and literary editor of Scotland On Sunday Stuart Kelly.
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