English File | In Context: Of Mice and Men

Based on Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

schools prog looking at social and historical background to 3 texts set for GCSE study for 14-16 yr olds. This week: ''Of Mice and Men'' by John STEINBECK. The programme travels to California on the trail of Steinbeck.

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  • Type: Analysis
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Duration: 19'03''
  • Broadcast date: 1998
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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