Charles Dickens

We all know he wrote the original Muppet Christmas Carol, but what else is there to know about Charles Dickens? From a childhood working in the factories of Victorian London, to becoming a literary superstar with books such as Oliver Twist and Great Expectations, join Greg Jenner for a homeschool history lesson on one of the most iconic authors of all time. You’ll be left wanting more (sir). Presented by Greg Jenner Produced by Ben Green Script by Gabby Hutchinson Crouch and Emma Nagouse Historical consultant: Dr Emily Bell A Muddy Knees Media production for BBC Radio 4

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Charles Dickens is an episode from Homeschool History by BBC.

This episode is 15:03 long.

This episode was published on May 11, 2020.

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