Synopsis
Daisy Goodwin presents a series about the romantic novel. This edition looks at romantic heroines, who have frequently reflected the times and often created ground-breaking role models for women. Daisy visits the set of the BBC's new Jane Eyre and also spends a day with a Yorkshire book group who give a contemporary opinion of some well-known twentieth century heroines. Other interviewees include Barbara Taylor Bradford, Sophie Kinsella and Marina Warner.
Off by Heart
More than 1500 schools took part in a national poetry recitation competition, the first of its kind, and this documentary follows the 12 children who progress to the final.
Rhyme & Reason: BBC Introducing Arts
Lemn Sissay presents a selection of short films from a new generation of artists who are inspired by poetry and the spoken word.