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Boswell's Life of Byron

Boswell's LivesSeries 3
Episode 1 of 4

Can Boswell help young Lord Byron become a celebrated poet? Does he even need help? Stars Miles Jupp and Freddie Fox. From 2018.

Boswell meets Lord Byron at the beginning of his career.

He's sure he can help the young man become a celebrated poet - but does Byron really need his help?

Jon Canter’s sitcom sees James Boswell become a time-travelling biographer - doing for other celebrities what he did for Dr Johnson.

Boswell ...... Miles Jupp
Lord Byron ...... Freddie Fox

Producer: Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018.

28 minutes

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Credits

James BoswellMiles Jupp
Lord ByronFreddie Fox
WriterJon Canter
ProducerSally Avens

Broadcasts

  • Wed 7 Mar 201811:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 3 Mar 202314:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 26 Jun 202408:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 26 Jun 202413:00
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  • Wed 26 Jun 202419:00
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  • Thu 27 Jun 202403:00
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  • Sat 12 Sep 202603:00
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