Gyles Brandreth on Arnold Bennett

Gyles Brandreth, renowned writer, wit and TV personality, explains why he believes Arnold Bennett is one of the world's great novelists despite being almost forgotten. Includes footage of Gyles unveiling a plaque to Arnold Bennett at the Villa Neflier in Fontainblaue, France, where he wrote his great masterpiece, The Old Wives Tale

[@weepingwillow-ud6xl]

That was a fine tribute to Enoch Arnold Bennet thank you Gyles Brandreth, you gave many interesting facts within this short presentation.

[@lauriewiseman6681]

Astonishing revelations.

[@rogeralsop3479]

A fine writer.

[@friendlier]

This seems like an intro to a very interesting documentary. Is it?

[@MrTBrearley]

Hi, Thanks for watching, I had hoped it would be! I've got a longer taster piece on my channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3vHeZ6AhcaBe5o and there's even an 18 minute version as well. The idea was to show what an interesting subject Bennett would make for a long, properly funded film. I did most of the shooting on these pieces myself. If you felt moved to press 'Like' I'd be very grateful, I also filmed an interesting speech by the wonderful Stephen Fry talking about another rather different, but equally popular writer, Georgette Heyer. Thanks, Tim