To His Mistress Going to Bed’ | Simon Schama’s John Donne

A reading and analysis of John Donne's poem 'To His Mistress Going to Bed'.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 4'31''
  • Broadcast year: 2009
Curriculum Connection
  • English Literature | Poetry | John Donne | Elegy: To his Mistress Going to Bed
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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: Simon Schama's John Donne
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