The Real Jane Austen
The Real Jane Austen
An insight into the life of the romantic novelist, whose works include Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Sense and Sensibility, and Persuasion. The documentary contrasts Austen's modest upbringing as a clergyman's daughter with the lives led by her fictional creations, and features clips from film and TV adaptations of her work. Presented by Anna Chancellor
The Real Jane Austen airs on BBC Four at 9:00 PM, Wednesday 25 June. (Subtitles, audio description.)
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