2. Healthy, Brunette, Rosy Cheeks

Following the death of Jane Austen's father in 1805, the family move to Chawton Cottage in Hampshire.

Derek Parker's series is based on James Austen-Leigh's memoirs of his famous aunt.

It's the only account we have by somebody who actually knew her.

With:

Paul Rogers as James Austen-Leigh
Joanna David as Jane Austen.

Producer: John Knight

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1991.