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The Victorians

The Victorians

Description: An expert in English literature discusses the characteristics of the literature and authors of the Victorian era in a detailed manner.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2009
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 4
First episode air date: February 15, 2009
Network: BBC One
Written By: Jeremy Paxman
Genre: Culture
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