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Aubrey's Brief Lives
By Nick Warburton. Collection of anecdotes by genial eccentric John Aubrey about the great and good of the 16th and 17th century, set against the story of his friendship with antiquarian Anthony Wood
First Broadcast24 Nov 2008
Latest Broadcast28 Nov 2008
Episodes5
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BiographicalClassic & Period
Episodes
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Woman's Hour Drama
The book is published, but disaster strikes.
Nov 2008
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Woman's Hour Drama
The curmudgeonly Wood and eccentric John Aubrey embark together on a singular endeavour.
Nov 2008
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Woman's Hour Drama
With his publication deadline fast approaching, Wood struggles to find Aubrey.
Nov 2008
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Woman's Hour Drama
A dying Wood receives an unexpected visitor.
Nov 2008
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Woman's Hour Drama
Aubrey's first batch of notes fails to meet Wood's rigorous standards.
Nov 2008