Britain's Novel Landscapes
Mariella Frostrup explores how the UK's most stunning landscapes inspired the Brontës, Jane Austen, Beatrix Potter and Daphne du Maurier.
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Episode Title:Jane Austen’s Hampshire
Episode 1. Duration 47 minutes
Mariella Frostrup explores how Hampshire's distinctive landscape influenced Jane Austen's writing and uncovers what life was really like here during her time.
Episode Title:Daphne Du Maurier’s Cornwall
Episode 2. Duration 46 minutes
Mariella investigates why Daphne du Maurier was particularly drawn to the dangers and mysteries of Cornwall, which helped the novelist create her eerie tales.
Episode Title:Beatrix Potter’s Lake District
Episode 3. Duration 47 minutes
Mariella heads to the Lake District to discover how its unique landscapes inspired Beatrix Potter to create her beloved animal stories.
Episode Title:The Bronte’s Yorkshire
Episode 4. Duration 47 minutes
Mariella uncovers what life in Yorkshire was like for the Brontë sisters and how accurately their works reflect the harsh realities of the past.