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07/09/2008

BBC One - The Heart of Thomas Hardy

Griff Rhys Jones looks at the emotionally-charged life of celebrated writer Thomas Hardy.

This documentary presented by Griff Rhys Jones reveals how celebrated writer Thomas Hardy created some of the most memorable characters and stories in English literature.

Documentary presented by Griff Rhys Jones.

From his modest rural roots in Dorset, Thomas Hardy became one of the most celebrated writers in the world. Jones reveals how Hardy drew on his own emotionally-charged personal life to create some of the most memorable characters and stories in English literature.

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