The Real Jane Austen (2002)

  • NR
  • 12/30/2002 (GB)
  • Documentary, Drama
  • 1h

Overview

Drama-documentary exploring the life of Jane Austen. Actor Anna Chancellor, a distant relative of Jane Austen, discovers the woman behind the acclaimed novels through readings and reconstructions. Location shots of her homes in Steventon and Chawton and extracts from adaptations of her work are also featured.

Nicky Pattison

Director

Cast

Anna Chancellor's headshot

Anna Chancellor

Presenter / Narrator
Gillian Kearney's headshot

Gillian Kearney

Jane Austen
John Standing's headshot

John Standing

Mr. Austen
Phyllis Logan's headshot

Phyllis Logan

Mrs. Austen
Lucy Cohu's headshot

Lucy Cohu

Cassandra Austen
Jack Davenport's headshot

Jack Davenport

Henry Austen
Wendy Craig's headshot

Wendy Craig

Aunt Lefroy
Oliver Chris's headshot

Oliver Chris

Tom Lefroy

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