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The Book Programme

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Christmas Books 1876
Robert Robinson introduces a special edition looking back to the books published 100 years ago-the new LEWIS CARROLL , GEORGE ELIOT 'S latest, new verse from the Poet Laureate ALFRED, LORD TENNYSON, and a collection of hit songs Boudoir Ballads.
David Bellamy reviews the new CHARLES DARWIN of that year, The Effect of Cross- and Self-Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom. Also Margaret Powell on LOUISA M. ALCOTT 'S Rose in Bloom.
Studio director MARTIN L. BELL Producer PHILIP SPEIGHT
Executive producer WILL WYATT

Contributors

Introduces:
Robert Robinson
Unknown:
Lewis Carroll
Unknown:
George Eliot
Unknown:
David Bellamy
Unknown:
Charles Darwin
Unknown:
Margaret Powell
Unknown:
Louisa M. Alcott
Director:
Martin L. Bell
Producer:
Philip Speight
Source: Radio Times

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