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Melvyn Bragg's Travels In Written Britain

Melvyn Bragg's Travels In Written Britain

Melvyn Bragg's Travels In Written Britain

2008 1 Seasons 4 Episodes ⭐ 0.0 Documentary

Melvyn Bragg travels through the British Isles exploring a rich tradition of literature. Whilst taking in the work of established writers both old and new, Melvyn uncovers a never-before seen body of writing by ordinary people, living on the land and writing about their experiences.

Melvyn Bragg travels through the British Isles exploring a rich tradition of literature. Whilst taking in the work of established writers both old and new, Melvyn uncovers a never-before seen body of writing by ordinary people, living on the land and writing about their experiences.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

North Journey

Written Britain could historically be said to begin in the North of England. The first history of the country was writt

EP 2

London and the Thames

A journey through London examining the street slang of Shakespeare's day and the language of the foul-mouthed Thames boa

EP 3

The Midlands

Examining the literary heritage of the Midlands, from John Clare's poetic vision of the Northamptonshire countryside to

EP 4

Scotland

In the final episode of the series Bragg follows in the footsteps of Scotland's early tourists, including the 18th-centu

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Melvyn Bragg

Melvyn Bragg