BBC Documentaries

Alexander Pope: Rediscovering a Genius (2021x110)

Air date: Oct 10, 2021

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.