The Big Read: Battle of the Books | Rebecca v Jane Eyre
Based on Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Sandi Toksvig hosts discussion with John Walsh and Ian Macmillan on the relative merits of 'Rebecca' and 'Jane Eyre'.
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Content
- Type: Analysis
- Channel: BBC Four
- Duration: 28'34''
- Broadcast date: 2003
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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- Literary Resource
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