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The Joy of Dickens

4 Extra Debut. Johny Pitts, Armando Iannucci, Tomas Keneally and Professor John Mullan explore the brilliance of Charles Dickens. From 2020.

Johny Pitts explores the dazzling brilliance of Charles Dickens, a writer we often associate with Christmas.

Even in his own lifetime Dickens was dismissed by some as a great showman and entertainer rather than an accomplished author, and today his biography can overshadow his novels.

In this programme novelist Thomas Keneally, Professor John Mullan, and writer Armando Iannucci share their joy in his use of words and language, his literary inventiveness and modern techniques.

Meanwhile, food historian Pen Vogler guides us through some of the delicious and celebratory meals in his novels.

Producer: Nicola Holloway

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in December 2020.

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28 minutes

Last on

Mon 20 Dec 2021 04:30

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  • Sun 20 Dec 2020 16:00
  • Boxing Day 2020 17:30
  • Sun 19 Dec 2021 16:30
  • Mon 20 Dec 2021 04:30

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