‎In Search of the Brontës - Apple TV

TV Show · Documentary · Biography

This is the extraordinary story of the world's most famous literary sisters. This fascinating two-part dramatization follows Charlotte, Anne and Emily Brontë from the hopes and ambitions of childhood to the triumphs and traumas of their adult lives. Based on their letters and new research, Patricia Routledge narrates the true Brontë family history, touched by genius but blighted by tragedy.

2003 · 59m

EPISODE 1

A Wish for Wings

The world of windswept moors and tragic heroines vividly evoked in gothic literature such as Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights and Agnes Grey bears a resemblance to the Bronte sisters' own experiences. But it is not the whole picture. The formative years of Anne, Charlotte and Emily Brontë reveals years of hardship as they grew up together in Haworth, and the profound influence of their father.
EPISODE 2

Gone Like Dreams

As their novels caused a literary storm, the Brontës were forced to navigate the challenges of newfound fame. This charming documentary breathes new life into Brontë family history, using new research to offer a fascinating portrait of their enduring legacy and the indelible mark their classic literature left on the book world. It's a story of triumph, sibling connection and, ultimately, tragedy.

In Search of the Brontës

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