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Alexander Pope: Rediscovering a Genius

Docudrama charting the life of the 18th-century poet, Alexander Pope (1688-1744), a forgotten genius, whose work dealt with issues that still concern modern society, including women's rights, friendship, freedom of speech, the environment, corruption in government, and what it means to be a moral citizen. Starring Simon Callow, Harriet Walter. Narrated by Emilia Fox and featuring contributions from John Cleese.

English
  • Originally Aired October 10, 2021
  • Runtime 50 minutes
  • Network United Kingdom BBC Four
  • Created October 13, 2021 by
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  • Modified October 13, 2021 by
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