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The A-Z of Dr Johnson - Boswell's Life of Johnson

By: James Boswell
Narrated by: Kenneth Cranham, Full Cast
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Publisher's Summary

Dramatization by Robin Brooks of James Boswell's biography of Samuel Johnson, to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Johnson's birth.

Episode 1: Young Boswell comes to London to seek out his hero. He wants to write a biography of the great man 'in scenes', with Johnson's conversation cast as dialogue. Nothing quite like this has ever been attempted before.

Episode 2: Boswell visits Johnson only intermittently, but relies on him more and more. Johnson meets Hester Thrale, who becomes his devoted friend and confidante, and the most important person in his life.

Starring Kenneth Cranham and full cast. Directed by Claire Grove.

©2013 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2013 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

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