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Synopsis
Sir John Betjeman takes an unashamedly nostalgic journey through his earliest memories, in a classic television documentary based on his autobiography. He revisits scenes of his childhood including his prep school in Oxford, Marlborough Public School, Magdalen College, Oxford and the prep school at Gerrards Cross, where he had his first teaching post.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2007
Year of production
1976
Notes
First broadcast on 29/8/1976 on BBC1
Subjects
Literature; Media studies
Keywords
Betjeman, John; biographies; poetry

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£14.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
60 minutes
Year
2007

Production Company

Name

BBC Television

Distributor

 

Available from retail outlets

Name

Simply Media

Contact
Laura Smith
Email
info@simplymedia.tv
Web
http://www.simplymedia.tv/ External site opens in new window
Phone
0203 542 3722
Address
Highlight House
57 Margaret Street
London W1W 8SJ
Notes
Formerly known as DD Home Entertainment or DDHE

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