Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius

The incredible story of a young woman who ripped up the rulebook and reinvented the novel.

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Series 1: Episode 2

At 27, Jane Austen stands at a crossroads. Having rejected a marriage proposal that could secure her financial stability, she chooses to dedicate her life to writing. But as her ...

02-06-2025

BBC 2

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At 17, Jane Austen is living in the village of Steventon, Hampshire, surrounded by a large family. Her father, George, a clergyman on a modest income, has a library of over 500 ...

31-05-2025

BBC 2

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