Synopsis
Charles Dickens on life, novels and inspiration from his experiences in the Victorian Era.
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John Smith | Learning Zone
John has been accused of forging letters from his employer to allow him to get clothes on credit from local shops, but John insists that he couldn't possibly be guilty as he cannot write.
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Jane Angus | Learning Zone
Jane Angus, aged just 12, tells us how she was caught stealing a basket from a passenger at Greenock railway station. Jane was sentenced to 10 days in prison and then sent to a reformatory school for 5 years.