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The Real Jane Austen

85% | Dec 30, 2002 | Documentary, Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Jane Austen
Original Story
Franny Moyle
Executive Producer

Cast

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Anna Chancellor
Presenter / Narrator
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Gillian Kearney
Jane Austen
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John Standing
Mr. Austen
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Phyllis Logan
Mrs. Austen
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Lucy Cohu
Cassandra Austen

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