Sentimental Journey

Gyles Brandreth presents a light-hearted survey of the history of sentimentality in Britain, from the works of Charles Dickens to the enduring appeal of Diana, Princess of Wales, and taking in the Battle of Agincourt, the plays of William Shakespeare and the comedy wit of Noel Coward along the way. Includes archive recordings on the subject by Beverley Nichols, Godfrey Winn, Patience Strong and Hughie Green, as well as new readings by Simon Russell Beale and Jenny Seagrove. First aired in 2014.