Episode 2
Richard E. Grant travels to southern France, in the footsteps of great writers, past and present, whose work has been inspired by the country and its culture.
Book and travel lover Richard E. Grant journeys to southern France, visiting the CΓ©vennes mountains, Marseille, Juan-les-Pins on the French Riviera and Grasse in the hills north of Cannes, in the footsteps of writers inspired by the country, its culture and history.
Reading key passages from their books as he goes along, including works by Robert Louis Stevenson, Alexandre Dumas, F Scott Fitzgerald, Elizabeth David and Patrick SΓΌskind, Richard not only learns about the lives of these great authors, but also experiences many of the places immortalised in the literary classics they created.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Richard E Grant |
| Executive Producer | Stuart Prebble |
| Executive Producer | Samantha Richards |
| Producer | Anne Elletson |
| Director | Southan Morris |
| Production Company | Storyvault Films |
Broadcasts
- Tue 10 Aug 2021 21:00
- Wed 11 Aug 2021 02:30
- Thu 12 Aug 2021 23:20
- Wed 15 Dec 2021 21:00
- Thu 16 Dec 2021 03:00
- Sat 10 Dec 2022 20:00
- Mon 12 Dec 2022 02:25
- Mon 18 Mar 2024 20:00
- Tue 19 Mar 2024 03:00
Seductive smells to tantalising tastes: the books inspired by southern France
From Robert Louis Stevenson's Travels with a Donkey to a food classic by Elizabeth David.
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