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Colette

Colette is persuaded to write up her semi-autobiographical tales which, published under her husband's name, become a sensation.

In late 1880s rural Burgundy, Sidonie-Gabrielle is courted by literary entrepreneur Henri Gauthier-Villars, who brings her back to Paris as his wife. Becoming painfully aware that the newlyweds' expenditure exceeds their income, Colette is persuaded to write up her semi-autobiographical tales which, published under Henri's name, become a sensation.

1 hour, 43 minutes

Last on

Fri 15 Aug 202523:00
BBC Two

Music Played

  • Charles Gounod

    Faust

Credits

ColetteKeira Knightley
WillyDominic West
Georgie Raoul-DuvalEleanor Tomlinson
MissyDenise Gough
JulesRobert Pugh
SidoFiona Shaw
OllendorffJulian Wadham
WriterRebecca Lenkiewicz
WriterRichard Glatzer
WriterWash Westmoreland
DirectorWash Westmoreland

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