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Charles Dickens

Join Greg Jenner in the streets of Victorian London as he takes a look at the life of literary superstar Charles Dickens.

We all know he wrote the original Muppet Christmas Carol, but what else is there to know about Charles Dickens?

From a childhood working in the factories of Victorian London, to becoming a literary superstar with books such as Oliver Twist and Great Expectations, join Greg Jenner for a homeschool history lesson on one of the most iconic authors of all time.

You’ll be left wanting more (sir).

Presented by Greg Jenner
Produced by Ben Green
Script by Gabby Hutchinson Crouch and Emma Nagouse
Historical consultant: Dr Emily Bell

A Muddy Knees Media production for ±«Óătv Radio 4

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15 minutes

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Mon 11 May 2020 09:30

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  • Mon 11 May 2020 09:30

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