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In the Footsteps of... with Gyles Brandreth

In the Footsteps of... with Gyles Brandreth

★ 8.0/10•2021•1h 0m•Documentary
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This four-part series tells the stories of the landscapes, towns and cities which inspired four of the UK's greatest writers - Jane Austen, Thomas Hardy, Charles Dickens and the Brontes.

Nick Gillam-Smith · Director

Nico Wasserman · Director

StatusReturning Series
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMar 31, 2021

Episodes

E1

Jane Austen

The broadcaster explores the life of the novelist and examines the locations that inspired her, as well as uncovering the real events behind some of her greatest stories.

Mar 31, 2021

E2

Bronte's Britain

The broadcaster travels to the West Yorkshire moors, known as "Bronte Country." It is an area that shaped the Bronte sisters, and in turn, helped shape it. He explores some of the influences on their writing.

Jun 29, 2021

E3

Charles Dickens

Gyles Brandreth travels across Britain visiting the places that inspired one of Britain's most famous storytellers - Charles Dickens. Gyles unlocks the secrets behind the author's unforgettable novels, delves into their history and uncovers the true-life events that inspired some of the greatest stories ever told.

Dec 18, 2021

E4

Hardy's Britain

With input from Hardy experts and celebrity fans, Gyles discovers that, although Wessex may be fictional, the locations Hardy describes are influenced by real places. Athelhampton Hall is the inspiration for Bathsheba’s Farm in Far from the Madding Crowd. Hardy’s own home at Higher Bockhampton is the inspiration for Under the Greenwood Tree. Casterbridge is a thinly disguised Dorchester and Stonehenge is the dramatic setting for the end of Tess of the D’Urbervilles. However, Gyles discovers it’s not only real-life locations that inspired Hardy, but real events too.

Dec 21, 2021

Actors

Gyles Brandreth

Gyles Brandreth

Self - Presenter

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