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British writer Agatha Christie (1890-1976) published her first novel in 1920, in which the eccentric Belgian private sleuth Hercule Poirot made his...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Nigel Havers

England, 1890s. The brutal and embittered Marquis of Queensberry, who believes that his youngest son, Bosie, has an inappropriate relationship with...

Genre: Drama

Cast: Peter Finch

Musings on life and literature in this student drama made by the Cambridge Film Unit.

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Sue Bishop

British author Agatha Christie (1890-1976) is the world's most translated author: her heroes, private detective Hercule Poirot and amateur sleuth...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Agatha Christie

A portrait of the masterful author whose novels were adapted into the classics 'The Birds,' 'Jamaica Inn,' and 'Rebecca."

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Kristin Scott Thomas

J.R.R Tolkien’s fantasy novels hold a unique place in twentieth century English literature and are much loved by readers the world over. This...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Elisabeth Günther

The story of the cross destiny of George Orwell (1903-50) and Aldous Huxley (1894-1963), the genius authors of the two most groundbreaking novels of...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Bruno Paviot

The Picture of Dorian Gray, the seminal work of Irish writer Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), continues to find new readers and inspire artists and creators...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Marie-Sophie Ferdane

A radical cinematic investigation into the myth of Hamlet, the avenging prince of Denmark, William Shakespeare's creature; his origins and his...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Ian McKellen

In 1818, Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, a powerful and timelessness novel which eternal theme is nothing other than...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Béatrice Chéramy

While it may be universally acknowledged that she’s one of the great English writers, Giles Coren breaks down his many reasons for hating Jane...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Giles Coren

Reading Gaol, England, 1896. Prisoner C33, starving and thin, unable to wash properly, is a brilliant writer, husband and father of two, once the...

Genre: Drama

Cast: Toby Stephens

A portrait of the British writer Thomas Hardy (1840-1928), who, although he had radical instincts, hated hypocrisy, was of great poetic brilliance,...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Thomas Hardy

With the help of Charles Dickens, two young children attempt to save the essence of Christmas from the evil Mantu.

Genre: Animation

Cast: Carl Banas

Much-loved actress, comedian and writer Mel Giedroyc heads to Dorset on a travel adventure with a twist. Inspired by her passion for books, Mel hooks...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Mel Giedroyc

England, 1960. The Crown sues the publisher Penguin Books in order to ban the publication of Lady Chatterley's Lover, a novel by the British writer...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Éric Caravaca

Drama documentary from 1978 exploring the private feelings of novelist Thomas Hardy through the poems of love and remorse that he wrote after the...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Caroline Blakiston

Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth travels to the West Yorkshire moors, known as "Bronte Country". It is an area that shaped the Bronte sisters, and they...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Gyles Brandreth

A life as dramatic as her work. Lucy Worsley discovers the origins of Agatha Christie's macabre magic - and with some compelling characters, uncovers...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Lucy Worsley

An extraordinary variety of writers, who often suffered terrible adversity throughout their lives, created wonderful places full of happiness in...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Anna Wilson-Jones

Simon Schama celebrates the life and work of one of Britain's greatest love poets, John Donne.

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Simon Schama