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The Secret Life of Books

Explore the origins of iconic stories through rare manuscripts and personal journals, revealing new insights into beloved classics like Great Expectations and Jane Eyre.

Exploring original manuscripts and diaries of classic authors, this series reimagines timeless stories like Great Expectations and Jane Eyre, offering fresh perspectives on beloved novels.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Great Expectations

1. Great Expectations

Aired: Sep 2, 2014

The next episode delves into the life and literary legacy of Charles Dickens,...

Episode 2 The First Folio

2. The First Folio

Aired: Sep 9, 2014

Celebrated actor Simon Russell Beale has dedicated his career to delving into...

Episode 3 Mrs Dalloway

3. Mrs Dalloway

Aired: Sep 16, 2014

Alexandra Harris delves into Virginia Woolf's 1925 novel, Mrs. Dalloway, unco...

Episode 4 The Mabinogion

4. The Mabinogion

Aired: Sep 23, 2014

The next episode delves into the rich cultural heritage of Wales, exploring t...

Episode 5 Jane Eyre

5. Jane Eyre

Aired: Sep 30, 2014

Bidisha Mamata's connection to Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre starts with the p...

Episode 6 Frankenstein

6. Frankenstein

Aired: Nov 2, 2014

The next episode delves into Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, uncovering hidden f...

Info about The Secret Life of Books

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Four

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary