Great Authors - Charles Dickens DVD

This comprehensive DVD set explores the life, times and work of Charles Dickens, the great Victorian author, Dickens is undoubtedly one of the great literary geniuses of all time. Yet, there is much about Dicken's incredible life that remains unknown. His is a fascinating story; from rags to riches, complete with bankruptcy, prison, forced child labour and fame and fortune, overshadowed by guilt and secrecy.
This DVD set demonstrates how much Dickens drew upon his own experiences in his fiction.
DVD 1- Uncovering the Real Dickens, presented by Peter Ackrody. An innovative mix of documentary and dramatic reconstruction vividly recreates the author's extraordinary life.
DVD 2- The acclaimed 1999 BBC TV drama 'David Copperfield' Three hours of classic drama heaven!
DVD 3 - 'A Christmas Carol' At Dickens' house a group of his friends and relatives attend a private performance of the classic Christmas story. An authentic dramatisation by An ton Lesser as the novelist.
"Scopes from Grope Lane" The 12 year old Dickens escapes the miserable daily life in a brief spell of raucous tavern entertainment.
The making of "Uncovering the Real Dickens"- a surprising look behind the scenes of this evocative production.

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