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The Real Jane Austen
The Real Jane Austen
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  2. The Real Jane Austen

The Real Jane Austen

2002
1h
Documentary
Drama

Status

Released

Release

2002

Runtime

1h

Storyline

Drama-documentary exploring the life of Jane Austen. Actor Anna Chancellor, a distant relative of Jane Austen, discovers the woman behind the acclaimed novels through readings and reconstructions. Location shots of her homes in Steventon and Chawton and extracts from adaptations of her work are also featured.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h
Dec 30, 2002
Languages
English
Director
Nicky Pattison
Production
BBC
BBC
Opus Arte
Opus Arte

Top Cast

8 Cast Members

Anna Chancellor

Anna Chancellor

Presenter / Narrator

Gillian Kearney

Gillian Kearney

Jane Austen

John Standing

John Standing

Mr. Austen

Phyllis Logan

Phyllis Logan

Mrs. Austen

Lucy Cohu

Lucy Cohu

Cassandra Austen

Jack Davenport

Jack Davenport

Henry Austen

Wendy Craig

Wendy Craig

Aunt Lefroy

Oliver Chris

Oliver Chris

Tom Lefroy

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