James Boswell
Documentary series exploring the lives of Scottish writers. Andrew Marr looks at James Boswell, a man torn between his patriotic duty and his desire for adventure.
As Scotland stands on the brink of a momentous decision, Andrew Marr explores the writers who have reflected, defined and challenged Scottish national identity over the last three hundred years.
He begins with an unlikely literary hero, James Boswell, a man torn between his patriotic duty at home and his desire for fame and adventure elsewhere. It is his colourful life and work that captures so vividly the uneasy relationship between England and Scotland in the century that followed the Acts of Union.
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James Boswell escapes to London
Duration: 01:25
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Scoticisms
Duration: 01:04
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James Boswell’s private passions
Duration: 01:48
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Dr Johnson’s appetite
Duration: 01:23
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Andrew Marr |
| Producer | John Hodgson |
| Director | John Hodgson |
| Series Producer | Matthew Springford |
| Executive Producer | Jonty Claypole |
| Writer | Andrew Marr |
| Writer | John Hodgson |
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