England
An aerial anthology of film, poetry and music with commentary by Sir John Betjeman. A look from the air at England through the seasons of the year.
An aerial anthology of film, poetry and music with commentary by Sir John Betjeman. A look from the air at England through the seasons of the year. From the cliffs of Cornwall to the Fame Islands, from Castle Howard to Harlow New Town - this is a land of wild uplands and tamed suburbia, of rural solitude and seaside holiday camps, of industrial chimneys and landscaped gardens, of Roman walls, Georgian canals, steam engines and motorways.
For his commentary, Sir John Betjeman has chosen verse from the English poets, ranging from Shakespeare to Philip Larkin.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Narrator | John Betjeman |
Actor | Michael Hordern |
Actor | Richard Pasco |
Actor | Prunella Scales |
Actor | Janet Suzman |
Producer | Edward Mirzoeff |
Broadcasts
- Sun 23 Apr 2023 19:05
- Mon 24 Apr 2023 01:55
- Sun 19 May 2024 19:00
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