Charles Dickens Great Expectations

Charles Dickens

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In this captivating exploration of Charles Dickens's masterpiece, Great Expectations, literary detective Sarah Dillon delves into the story behind the story. First broadcast on BBC Radio 3, she investigates why Dickens wrote this iconic novel so quickly, completing it in just nine and a half months, and the reasons behind his famous change to the ending.

Sarah's journey takes her to significant locations in Dickens's life, including his home in Gads Hill and the office of his magazine, All The Year Round. Through conversations with Dickens biographer Michael Slater and scholars Juliet John and John Drew, she uncovers the personal events that influenced the writing of Great Expectations, revealing the urgent need for money, deep passion, and complex relationships that shaped Dickens's work.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.