Dickens in Italy with David Harewood: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Actor and writer David Harewood fronts brand new, two-part series, Dickens in Italy with David Harewood (w/t), as he follows in the footsteps of one of the world's most famous writers and his little-known journey through Italy's most beautiful cities. Reframing the idea that Dickens was a quintessentially English writer, David will uncover Italy's influence on Dickens' writing style, political beliefs and its personal impact as he traces the novelist's Grand Tour through Venice, Naples, Genoa and Rome.

Series details

• Title: Dickens in Italy with David Harewood
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: Travel, History
• Premiere date: 2023-12-19
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Network listed by TVmaze: Sky Arts
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 70839

Cast and credited roles

• David Harewood — Presenter

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2023-12-19; final listed air date 2023-12-19; episode order: 2.

Source and licence

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