Byron (2 Parts)

Synopsis: A television dramatisation of the life of George Gordon Byron in two parts.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2003
Year of production: 2003
Notes: Broadcast in 2 parts on BBC 2, 27/9/03 and 28/9/03
Subjects: English language and literature
Keywords: biographies; Byron, George Gordon (1788-1824); poetry; television drama

Title: Summer of a doormouse, The
Synopsis: First part of the drama about the romantic poet’s life. Byron becomes famous overnight following the success of his poem, Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage. Suddenly he is the toast of London society and women are throwing themselves at him. But despite a passionate affair with Lady Caroline Lamb, he tires of her and escapes into the arms of his half-sister Augusta.
Duration: 75 mins
Title: Eloquence of action, The
Synopsis: Concluding part of the drama about the romantic poet. When the failure of his marriage and his incestuous relationship cause scandal in England, Byron goes into exile and continues his life of hedonistic pleasure in Venice
Duration: 75 mins

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