John Julius Norwich at Brantwnnd When John Ruskin bought a house in the Lake District at the age of 54 he was at the height of his reputation. He was the greatest writer on art and architecture of the 19th century. Brantwood, which overlooked dazzling lakes and mountains, provided the perfect setting for a writer who had always had such a profound love of nature. Yet his life was as tragic as it was at times idyllic .. as sterile as it was creative, JOHN JULIUS NORWICH explores some of the paradoxes of Ruskin's life and achievement.
Voice of John Ruskin
ALEXANDER DAVION
Ruskin's music arranged by ROBIN PHIPPARD
Producer DAVID HEYCOCK
Director MARGARET MCCALL