Reader, I Married Him

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Daisy Goodwin examines romantic fiction, from Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte to Mills and Boon and the lucrative industry it has become today.

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Latest Episodes

  • Season 1 Episode 3: Heroines

    Daisy Goodwin examines the role of heroines in romantic fiction. She highlights how strong female characters through the ages have become role models to women, and considers whether modern girls Emma Harte and Bridget Jones will stand the test of time. Contributors include Joanna Trollope, Barbara Taylor Bradford, Sophie Kinsella, Marian Keyes and Jenny Haddon. Last in the series

  • Season 1 Episode 2: Heroes

    Daisy Goodwin examines the role of the hero in romantic fiction, considering whether they writers create unrealistic expectations. She looks at 19th-century archetypes such as Mr Darcy, Heathcliff and Mr Rochester, attempting to discover what makes them such enduring characters and why they have influenced so many contemporary authors. Contributors include Katie Fforde, Jilly Cooper and Joanna Trollope. Concludes tomorrow

  • Season 1 Episode 1: Happily Ever After

    Daisy Goodwin examines romantic fiction, from Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte to Mills and Boon and the lucrative industry it has become today. The first programme looks at the commercial success of the genre, asking why it is often treated dismissively despite accounting for 40 per cent of all paperback fiction sold. Contributors include Joanna Trollope and Jilly Cooper. Part of the Romantic Fiction Season

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