Micawber was a 2001 ITV comedy drama series starring David Jason. It written by John Sullivan, based upon the character of Wilkins Micawber from Charles Dickens' novel David Copperfield, although the storylines were original. Sullivan had originally written an adaptation of Dickens' novel which was rejected by the BBC in favour of the 1999 Adrian Hodges adaptation.

It was broadcast in four parts, the first part on Boxing Day 2001 and starred a number of well-known British actors and actresses. Notably, the first episode was scheduled against the BBC's sitcom Only Fools and Horses, also starring Jason and written by Sullivan.

David Jason stars as Mr Micawber in this gentle comedy set in Victorian England and inspired by a character from Charles Dickens' novel 'David Copperfield'. The extravagant but genteel Mr Micawber is fond of large words and long letters and never uses one word when several will do. Appearing to be a man of wealth and success, in reality he hasn't a penny to his name but firmly believes in keeping up appearances at all costs - convinced that something will come along. Written by Anonymous

Based on the character created by Charles Dickens in David Copperfield, the eternal optimist who believes that "something will turn up", Micawber barely provides for his ever-increasing family and is now being pursued by a ruthless money lender. His sister-in-law reveals how the Micawbers came to this sorry state of affairs. Written by Teri Kinsaul