The Secret Life of Books

·2014 ·2 Seasons ·Documentary

Classic literature is re-examined through a contemporary lens in this engaging series. By delving into the original manuscripts and correspondence of renowned authors, a diverse array of writers and artists share their unique interpretations and reflections on these timeless texts. Each episode invites viewers to appreciate the depth and significance of beloved works, revealing new perspectives that breathe life into the stories and their creators, making the experience both enlightening and entertaining.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1 Season 1 6 ep
1
Great Expectations
2014-09-02
2
Shakespeare's First Folio
2014-09-09
3
Mrs Dalloway
2014-09-16
4
The Mabinogion
2014-09-23
5
Jane Eyre
2014-09-30
6
Frankenstein
Frankenstein
2014-11-02
1
The Faerie Queene
2015-10-13
2
Edward Lear's Nonsense Songs
2015-10-19
3
The Mill on the Floss
2015-10-25
4
Confessions of an English Opium Eater
2015-11-02
5
Cider with Rosie
2015-11-09
6
Swallows and Amazons
2015-11-16

Actors

SB
Samantha Bond
Acting
CM
Cerys Matthews
Acting
Alice Roberts
Alice Roberts
Acting

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