BBC Two - Jane Austen: Behind Closed Doors

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Lucy Worsley explores the different houses in which Jane Austen lived and stayed, to discover just how much they shaped Jane's life and novels.

On a journey that takes her across England, Lucy visits properties that still exist, from grand stately homes to seaside holiday apartments, and brings to life those that have disappeared. The result is a revealing insight into one of the world's best-loved authors.

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Outro

Role	Contributor
Presenter	Lucy Worsley
Producer	Rachel Jardine
Executive Producer	John Das

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