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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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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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