Novels That Shaped Our World

Novels That Shaped Our World (2019)

EndedDocumentary show

Novels That Shaped Our World reflects on how the power of the novel in English effected change here and abroad through the 19th and 20th centuries.

With key moments from novels brought to life with dramatic performances and readings, British and International novelists talk about the novels that have meant most to them, as the series follows the story of how the novel has reflected our historic social struggles and been instrumental in effecting change.

Network
Scheduleevery Saturday at 21:45 (60 min)

Last Episode

The Class Ceiling
Season 1Episode 360 min

The Class Ceiling

This episode deals with class in all its shapes and sizes, from all sides of the class divide, in the UK, USA and India.

Nov. 23, 2019

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E03The Class CeilingNov. 23, 2019
S01E02The Empire Writes BackNov. 16, 2019
S01E01A Woman's PlaceNov. 9, 2019
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