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Alexander Pope: Rediscovering a Genius

Alexander Pope: Rediscovering a Genius

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Docudrama that recounts the astonishing life story of a forgotten genius, English poet Alexander Pope, who lived from 1688 to 1744.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

49 mins

Rating

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Release Date

10 October 2021

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Emilia Fox

Emilia Fox

Narrator

Simon Callow

Simon Callow

Alexander Pope

Harriet Walter

Harriet Walter

Duchess of Marlborough

John Cleese

John Cleese

Interviewee

Jeff Rawle

Jeff Rawle

Dr Johnson

Shubham Saraf

Shubham Saraf

Lord Byron

Agatha Elwes

Agatha Elwes

Lady Arabella Fermor

Felicity Rosslyn

Felicity Rosslyn

Interviewee

Philip Hensher

Philip Hensher

Interviewee

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