Leos Janacek -

From the British Broadcasting System comes this three DVD set containing more than eight hours detailing the life and art of Charles Dickens. "Uncovering the Real Dickens" uses a combination of drama and documentary to tell this amazing writer's life. Both "David Copperfield" and "A Christmas Carol" are given top notch treatments in productions featuring Bob Hoskins, Ian McKellan, Anton Lesser and Dame Maggie Smith. "Songs From Grope Lane" presents Dickens as a twelve year old boy, and as a bonus "The Making of 'Uncovering the Real Dickens'" will give you a sense of the enormous respect and effort that went into this project.