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CBBC,21 Jul 2023,15 mins

SeriesSeries 2

Charles Dickens

Horrible Histories Podcast

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Legendary Victorian writer Charles Dickens gives us a special insight into how to be a great writer, alongside his wife Catherine and another trusty sidekick – a squawky raven called Grip. Dickens tells us how his poor childhood influenced his stories, how he dealt with fame in America, and tells us some of the words he’s invented.

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