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Illustrated Wonderlands

The Victorians were masters of illustrated books, especially for children. Thanks to an emerging middle class readership, new printing technology and a sentimentalised regard for childhood, fairy tales and fantasy fiction containing words and pictures grew into an established genre.

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  • Originally Aired February 21, 2011
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network BBC Four
  • Created November 4, 2015 by
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Name Type Role
Will Aspinall Director