Synopsis
Looking at the marriage of Charles Dickens through the eyes of his wife Catherine, Sue Perkins exposes the lesser-known reality of the Dickens family Christmas.
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David Dimbleby argues the case for Dickens' Great Expectations, tracing the novel's events from the marshlands of Kent to the hustle and bustle of London.
The Charles Dickens Show | 04: Christmas
Charles is joined by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to discuss the Victorian Christmas.