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The Real Jane Austen

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Drama-documentary about the life of Jane Austen. Anna Chancellor, a relative of Jane Austen, explores the woman behind the acclaimed novels through readings and reconstructions. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Anna Chancellor
Jane Austen:
Gillian Kearney
Mr Austen:
John Standing
Mrs Austen:
Phyllis Logan
Cassandra Austen:
Lucy Cohu
Henry Austen:
Jack Davenport
Aunt Lefroy:
Wendy Craig
Tom Lefroy:
Oliver Chris
Executive Producer:
Franny Moyle

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