Synopsis
Profile of poet John Betjeman looking at his life and his work.
- Programme: The Real John Betjeman
- Channel: Channel 4
- Broadcast year: 2000
- English Literature
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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