The Handmaid’s Tale | Novels That Shaped Our World
An introduction to the plot and context of Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale', including readings from the book.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 4'21''
- Broadcast year: 2019
Curriculum Connection
- English Literature | 20th-century texts | The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood | Plot
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Licence: ERA Licence required
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: Novels That Shaped Our World
- Series: 1
- Episode: A Woman's Place
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