Hardy's Britain
Synopsis
Gyles Brandreth explores the landscape that influenced Thomas Hardy. The author spent most of his life in the south-west of England, and set his most famous novels - Tess of the D'Urbervilles, The Mayor of Casterbridge, Jude the Obscure and his breakthrough novel Far from the Madding Crowd - in the fictional county of Wessex. By inviting input from experts and celebrity fans, Gyles discovers that, although Wessex may be fictional, the locations Hardy describes are influenced by real places.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicola Seare
- Original Title
- Hardy's Britain
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Channel 5 Broadcasting
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Nicola Seare
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What is Hardy's Britain about?
Gyles Brandreth explores the landscape that influenced Thomas Hardy. The author spent most of his life in the south-west of England, and set his most famous novels - Tess of the D'Urbervilles, The Mayor of Casterbridge, Jude the Obscure and his breakthrough novel Far from the Madding Crowd - in the fictional county of Wessex. By inviting input from experts and celebrity fans, Gyles discovers that, although Wessex may be fictional, the locations Hardy describes are influenced by real places.
Who directed Hardy's Britain?
Hardy's Britain was directed by Nicola Seare.
Who stars in Hardy's Britain?
The principal cast of Hardy's Britain includes Gyles Brandreth.
When was Hardy's Britain released and how long is it?
Hardy's Britain was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.