BBC Documentaries
Alexander Pope: Rediscovering a Genius
2021 • E110 Oct 9, 2021 50m
Docudrama charting the life of the 18th-century poet, Alexander Pope (1688-1744), a forgotten genius, whose work dealt with issues that still concern modern society, including women's rights, friendship, freedom of speech, the environment, corruption in government, and what it means to be a moral citizen. Starring Simon Callow, Harriet Walter. Narrated by Emilia Fox and featuring contributions from John Cleese.