Episode of Series “The 19th century novel”.
Graham Martin explores Pip’s character in terms of the surrender of childish dreams, and draws parallels with Dickens’ own life. The film is set on locations in Kent, at Dickens’ home at Gade Hill, and in London. Presented by Graham Martin, reader in literature. Voice of Charles Dickens read by Gabriel Woolf.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
001915
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → London (England)
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Literature - Study and teaching
Literature → Dickens, Charles, 1817-1870
Literature → English literature - Film and video adaptations
Literature → English literature - History and criticism
Literature → Literature - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)