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The Many Lovers of Miss Jane Austen

As a historian and unashamed fan, Professor Amanda Vickery is fascinated by how Jane Austen, an anonymous minor novelist in her lifetime, is 200 years later recognised as a unique British literary genius whose fame rivals Dickens and Shakespeare. From a convention centre in Texas to Princess Diana's family home, and from the trenches of World War I to the silver screen of Hollywood, Vickery explores how and why generations of readers have been won over by just six classic novels.

English
  • Originally Aired December 23, 2011
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network BBC
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Name Type Role
Amanda Vickery Guest Star
Rupert Edwards Director