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Revealing Anne Lister
1.0 / 10• 2010• 59m•NR• English
DocumentaryHistory
Storyline
Early 19th-century England is usually seen through the eyes of Jane Austen and the Brontë sisters. Sue Perkins explores a dramatically different version, as lived and recorded by Anne Lister. A Yorkshire landowner, she kept a detailed, partly coded diary, revealing graphic details of her love affairs with women. Regency England was surprisingly tolerant of Anne's chosen lifestyle, and it was only when Anne sought to sink a coal mine on her land that criticism of her private life became public.
Cast & Crew
Sue Perkins
Self - Presenter
LeadWhat People Are Saying
1.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Matthew Hill's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Revealing Anne Lister is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
