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The Secret Life of Books

2014–2015 · 2 seasons

A calm, scholarly stroll through famous manuscripts, more like a thoughtful museum tour than a gripping watch.

Genres
Documentary
Overview
Classic books are considered with a fresh eye. Returning to the authors' original manuscripts and letters, expert writers and performers bring their personal insights to these great works.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Art, identity, memory
Content
No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action0
    Horror0
    Humour1
    Realism9
    Romance1
    Tension1
    Darkness1
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight3

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Starring
    Alice Roberts
    Length
    2 seasons, 12 episodes, 30 min each
    Network
    BBC Four
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Languages
    English

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