Novels That Shaped Our World

Show Info

Status
Continuing
Show Type
Documentary
First Aired
5th November 2019
Runtime
60 minutes
Network
BBC TWO
Air Time
21:45:00
Air Day
Saturday
Rating

Overview

Novels That Shaped Our World reflects on how the power of the novel in English effected change here and abroad through the 19th and 20th centuries. With key moments from novels brought to life with dramatic performances and readings, British and International novelists talk about the novels that have meant most to them, as the series follows the story of how the novel has reflected our historic social struggles and been instrumental in effecting change.

Episode List:

Season 1

Episode Airdate Name  
3 23rd Nov 2019 The Class Ceiling
2 16th Nov 2019 The Empire Writes Back
1 9th Nov 2019 A Woman's Place

Specials

Episode Airdate Name  
1 5th Nov 2019 The Novels That Shaped Our World

Stars