Close menu

Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 280,364 playable programmes from the BBC

A Thorn in the Flesh: Cobbett's Rural Rides

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

with Donald Bisset as William Cobbett

Man was not born always to be at work.
An entertainment in songs, words and music, based on the writings and travels of William Cobbett - farmer, soldier, MP and journalist. He rode around England 150 years ago. He originated Hansard and edited a weekly newspaper. The Government imprisoned him for his outspokenness.
Are his attitudes even more relevant today than they were in his own time?Introduced by Christopher Brasher

Contributors

Presenter:
Christopher Brasher
Producer:
John Bird
William Cobbett:
Donald Bisset
Source: Radio Times

BBC Two England

About BBC Two

BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

Appears in

Suggest an Edit

We are trying to reflect the information printed in the Radio Times magazine.

  • Press the 'Suggest an Edit' button
  • Type in any changes to the title, synopsis or contributor information using the Radio Times Style Guide for reference.
  • Click the Submit Edits button.
    Your changes will be sent for verification and if accepted, will appear in due course More