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Frankenstein
First transmitted in 1986, Robert Symes investigates the background to Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein. Was her idea for creating human life based on fact? And who was the original Frankenstein?
Last on
Sat 2 Jan 1993
11:15
±«Óãtv Two except East & South East
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Dr Frankenstein and tooth transplants
Duration: 01:12
±«Óãtv Four Gothic Literature Collection
This is part of a collection of archive programmes exploring some of the most celebrated Gothic novels, their authors and their legacy.
About ±«Óãtv Four Collection programmes
Programmes are selected, in part, for their historical context and reflect the broadcast standards and attitudes of their time, which may not accord to some current ±«Óãtv editorial guidelines. We aim to select programmes which can be shown in their entirety but in some cases edits are required.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Robert Symes |
| Producer | Robin Bootle |
| Film Editor | Mike Appelt |
Broadcasts
- Tue 7 Jan 1986 19:30±«Óãtv Two except East & South East
- Mon 12 Sep 1988 17:00±«Óãtv Two except East & South East
- Sat 2 Jan 1993 11:15±«Óãtv Two except East & South East
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