The Secret Life of Books — Season 1, Episode 1: Great Expectations
Documentary • 30 min • 2 seasons, 12 episodes
Episode synopsis
Great Expectations has often been considered one of Charles Dickens's greatest works. EastEnders screenwriter Tony Jordan explores Dickens's success as a serial writer and how Dickens could never keep his own personal problems out of his novels.
About The Secret Life of Books
Classic books are considered with a fresh eye. Returning to the authors' original manuscripts and letters, expert writers and performers bring their personal insights to these great works.