Image for The Heart of Thomas HardyNot currently available on BBC iPlayer

Duration: 1 hour

Documentary presented by Griff Rhys Jones.

From his modest rural roots in Dorset, Thomas Hardy became one of the most celebrated writers in the world. Jones reveals how Hardy drew on his own emotionally-charged personal life to create some of the most memorable characters and stories in English literature.

Last on

Sun 7 Sep 2008 18:30 BBC One except Scotland

Credits

Presenter
Griff Rhys Jones

Broadcasts

BBC © 2013 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read more.

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.