Synopsis
At the peak of his career, Charles Dickens meets a young actress who soon becomes his muse and mistress. With Ralph Fiennes, Kristin Scott Thomas and Tom Hollander.
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Other Archive resources
The Big Read: Battle of the Books | Great Expectations
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.