
Alexander Pope: Rediscovering a Genius
Documentary · Drama
Overview
Docudrama that recounts the astonishing life story of a forgotten genius, English poet Alexander Pope, who lived from 1688 to 1744.
Top Cast


Emilia Fox
Emilia Fox
Narrator
Emilia Fox
Narrator


Simon Callow
Simon Callow
Alexander Pope
Simon Callow
Alexander Pope


Harriet Walter
Harriet Walter
Duchess of Marlborough
Harriet Walter
Duchess of Marlborough


John Cleese
John Cleese
Interviewee
John Cleese
Interviewee


Jeff Rawle
Jeff Rawle
Dr Johnson
Jeff Rawle
Dr Johnson


Shubham Saraf
Shubham Saraf
Lord Byron
Shubham Saraf
Lord Byron
Agatha Elwes
Agatha Elwes
Lady Arabella Fermor
Agatha Elwes
Lady Arabella Fermor
Felicity Rosslyn
Felicity Rosslyn
Interviewee
Felicity Rosslyn
Interviewee
Philip Hensher
Philip Hensher
Interviewee
Philip Hensher
Interviewee
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