Mon Oct 20, 2014 2:52 pm
#89435
BBC Four's new Gothic Literature Collection on iPlayer might be of interest to UK minions and to those who use a proxy to get around the iPlayer's geo-ip blocking
You can watch the programmes here http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/group/p0287yq9" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The Dracula Business
First transmitted in 1974, Dan Farson investigates the facts and legends surrounding his great-uncle Bram Stoker's creation - Dracula.
The Strange Affair of Frankenstein
First transmitted in 1986, Robert Symes investigates the background to Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein.
Ian Rankin Investigates: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
First transmitted in 2007.
Writer Ian Rankin investigates The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, tracing Robert Louis Stevenson's story back to events in Stevenson's childhood.
The Bronte Business
First transmitted in 1977, Joan Bakewell visits Haworth in Yorkshire, home of the Brontes.
I've only watched the Frankenstein one so far and it's great, very interesting and factual, you've gotta love Robert Symes' presenting style
You can watch the programmes here http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/group/p0287yq9" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The Dracula Business
First transmitted in 1974, Dan Farson investigates the facts and legends surrounding his great-uncle Bram Stoker's creation - Dracula.
The Strange Affair of Frankenstein
First transmitted in 1986, Robert Symes investigates the background to Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein.
Ian Rankin Investigates: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
First transmitted in 2007.
Writer Ian Rankin investigates The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, tracing Robert Louis Stevenson's story back to events in Stevenson's childhood.
The Bronte Business
First transmitted in 1977, Joan Bakewell visits Haworth in Yorkshire, home of the Brontes.
I've only watched the Frankenstein one so far and it's great, very interesting and factual, you've gotta love Robert Symes' presenting style