Omnibus | The Road to the Left: George Orwell

Based on Animal Farm by George Orwell

Film traces the life of the author George Orwell in the year 1936 when he finished an important novel, moved North, married, set off for the Spanish Civil War and completed ''Road To Wigan Pier'', which set his course as a political writer.

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Licence: ERA Licence required

Content
  • Type: Analysis
  • Channel: BBC One
  • Duration: 57'06''
  • Broadcast date: 1971
Usage

UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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Nineteen Eighty-Four | BBC Radio 4 Extra | 2013

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Nineteen Eighty-Four | BBC Radio 4 Extra | 2013

George Orwell - Nineteen Eighty-Four (2013)

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