Hear about the secret life of one of the most public men in Victorian times presented by Tony Brett Young on behalf of the Friends of Sutton Life Centre at the Life Centre, 24 Alcorn Close, SM3 9PX.
It will be followed next Friday, 27 June, by the film, The Invisible Woman, starring Ralph Fiennes (Cert 12) about Dickens's long-term relationship with actress Ellen Ternan.
Both events are a must for those with an interest in the greatest story-teller in the English language.
They start at 7 pm and cost just £3 (£2 for Friends members).