The Big Read: Battle of the Books | Rebecca v Jane Eyre

Duration: 28'34''

Synopsis

Sandi Toksvig hosts discussion with John Walsh and Ian Macmillan on the relative merits of 'Rebecca' and 'Jane Eyre'.

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