The Untold Story Of Jane Austen | Behind Closed Doors | Timeline

Lucy Worsley explores the different houses in which Jane Austen lived and stayed, to discover just how much they shaped Jane's life and novels.
On a journey that takes her across England, Lucy visits properties that still exist, from grand stately homes to seaside holiday apartments, and brings to life those that have disappeared. The result is a revealing insight into one of the world's best-loved authors.
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[@priyadarshinibasu6551]

How ironic isn't it? At one time Tom Lefroy's family rejected Jane Austen for her weak financial status and today we are coming to know about Lefroy just due to Jane Austen. Influence of talent is more powerful than the strength of money.

[@marcobenavides16]

@Oritra Kar well no, but yes...

[@nola3963]

@Oritra Kar how else would you have known about him?

[@denizreynolds1303]

@ priyadarsini well said.

[@auderyjohnson503]

@@marcobenavides16 f5

[@jessicaaye3738]

🎯

[@lisawillis1237]

Sad that Austen never lived to see how popular her books became. I bet she never expected that people would still be reading her 200 years later. How many authors today will be read 200 years from now?

[@meganluck4352]

She would also have been quite surprised by all of the movies that came about because of her books. I loved Pride and Prejudice and Mansfield the best but also Sense and Sensibility. I have watched and read them many times.

[@julessciamachy8429]

George RR Martin, 👩🏻‍🦳🤴🏼🐉🐺 🦁, J. K. Rowling 🪄🧙🏼‍♂️🧙🏻‍♀️🦉🙂, and from many more. I think people will still be reading from today’s authors ♥️👍🏼📚in 200 years.

[@Valoelify]

@@julessciamachy8429 J.R.R Tolkien will be forever known as well.

[@Valoelify]

J.R.R Tolkien will be forever known as well.

[@pouetpouetdaddy5]

you'll never know

[@lync269]

Jane's life was not easy. It made her the person and the writer she was. The ability to see the nonsensical, point out hypocracy, and reveal the finest of feeling is due to that upbringing. What an amazing person she was.

[@MossyMozart]

@Lyn C - I would not say that Austen's life was "not easy". Unsettled, uncertain, yes - housing insecure. She never starved or had to work in a factory. She had to carefully budget her tight income and sometimes had to live in homes that she would not have chosen, but in the end, found home stability through the help of brother Edward Austen Knight.

[@user-vn1jw3wp5k]

Это не воспитание.У неё были братья и сёстры,которые воспитывались точно также,но почему-то говорим мы только о Джей Остен.Это была такая душа,с таким вот Божьим заданием.

[@reythejediladyviajakku6078]

That’s good that her parents encouraged her talents as a writer

[@andrewlankford9634]

To the contrary, it's very very unfortunate.

[@GardeninGrace]

@@andrewlankford9634 and why exactly is that?

[@thequickbrownfox7604]

@@andrewlankford9634 Why?

[@tabbymoggy2325]

@@andrewlankford9634 is it because she was ahead of her time, and independent? Or that she couldn't enjoy the success she made from her books? Just explain because I don't think she would say it's "unfortunate", sure that she'd rather choose people to be inspired by her works, knowing the struggles women faced (in her time) just because she chose to be independent instead of marrying someone for their money, that's the point she made and why she wrote books and not married. If she hadn't had the passion to write, and if her parents were too pushy about her getting married, we wouldn't hear her name, not even her story.

[@MossyMozart]

@@andrewlankford9634 - Why? Because you childishly resented having to read "Pride and Prejudice" in high school?

[@thesquaredart]

I think Jane Austen found the real and permanent home she wished for, in the heart of all of the readers and history lovers who have fallen in love with her stories and legacy.

[@Weeeewriter]

Beautifully said.

[@juliaalexander5788]

That's beautiful ;)

[@kelb6073]

beautifully put!

[@georgiahogue8588]

If only she could have known.

[@cyndifoore7743]

You stated that perfectly, from my heart.

[@abigailmaley2845]

Lucy Worsley could do a documentary on the historical importance of earthworms, and I would watch it avidly from beginning to end. She is a treasure. As was Jane Austen.

[@juliaocarroll5424]

Yes!!! Love Lucy Worsley!!!

[@RedDragon-dm5sz]

But only the female earthworms.

[@NancyBiker]

I total agree! It’s how I feel about Waldemar Januszcak. Why wasn’t I a historian? 😉

[@lindapapatopoli2736]

I agree!

[@timothywalker4563]

Lucy Worsley if she wanted to do a documentary on the Royal Mail I would watch that too. I feel the same way Abagail Malay.

[@tessdurberville711]

It is very sad to know how little wealth and adulation Miss Austen's novels brought her in her lifetime and yet how many others that never knew her have gained so much wealth, fame and awards adapting her works.

[@sayuri3917]

Tess d'Urberville in the other hand, Jane was true for her soul and heart by writing and leaved us a legacy. I am brazilian and also here we love her. And thanks for these who are adapting her works, we, who dont study british literature on school, know her beautiful books. She was more than her time. She gained no money, but she is imortal. I prefer to see by this side =)

[@cassieearle9196]

pride and prejudice should have made her rich because it became a best seller.

[@myknittingblog]

@@sayuri3917 Thomas Hardy wrote Tess of the D'urvevilles.

[@bercedispeterson5720]

@@sayuri3917 I didn't know that but of course it makes sense. Austen was brilliant. The English teacher in me wants to tell you that Austen "LEFT us a legacy." :)

[@meaganodell4479]

Her brothers made sure she was Published

[@yolandaneely6431]

Somehow I think Jane deserves that her childhood house should be rebuild in her honor.

[@julieletford5695]

Great idea. They could make it a museum.

[@alessandrojamesdelrosario8666]

And they should add a souvenir shop that sells copies of her novels.

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

No need to.

[@janicem9225]

I wish they would do that, especially because they have drawings, etc to know what it looked like. But now, unfortunately, they're taking Jane's books off many shelves, probably because they're too pure for these "woke" times.

[@fogcitywriter1219]

fantastic idea!

[@Lady_dromeda]

It’s sad that many of the greatest artists only earned their fame postmortem

[@ekdaufin1485]

Some ...never...

[@Little_Bitz]

Posthumously, yes

[@Amphitera]

nothing is more exasperating than to know a great genius lived as a pauper and died of starvation, while his/her works later made many tasteless greedy people incredibly rich.

[@twystedhumour]

@@Amphitera because life isn't fair. so i try to be a fair person as much as i can, so that it can be.

[@gilian2587]

Con-men/women tend to earn their fame and fortune pre-portem.

[@mescko]

It is my personal feeling that no one would be more astonished at her fame than Jane herself.

[@marinazagrai1623]

mescko...same story, as with all geniuses who died before they could see what an influence they would have on readers and literature. Van Gogh, Verdi both died pretty much bankrupt. Other artists who were far less talented were much more admired for their insignificant abilitied. This is where class comes into being - a person who would be in awe of their talent and fame are the ones who have humility.

[@frenchartantiquesparis424]

Jane Austen was already famous in her lifetime.

[@pureforest77]

@@frenchartantiquesparis424 Sadly no. Her books were printed anonymously. It wasn't until after her death when they started putting her name on her books. But yes, her books were famous during her lifetime. She just didn't get to enjoy it as well as she should have.

[@marinazagrai1623]

@Patricia Palmer I know, can any of us , who grew up with arts, imagine not ever having seen Van Gogh's masterpieces?

[@marinazagrai1623]

@Patricia Palmer Hello, again, my opinion is that artists (mostly modern) who are mediocre have an ego problem (look at Warhol's paintings [of the few I can list] - they're OK, but they don"t have the feel of a master's work of art). True artists actually feel they're not as talented as they are.

[@junkjournalsvideos1649]

Amid all the rubbish on KZbin this documentary shines like a bright star. Thank you.

[@ale.h.s_13]

Ironic, isn’t it, that in a documentary about a genius writer, the words which actually made me tear up weren’t hers, but her sister Cassandra's. That line about losing Jane forever broke my heart.

[@nnayam4144]

Jane is not lost , just as we die. Her legacy is in the readers of future generations.

[@cynthiacopland8634]

Me, too. Lost forever ♾ ♥️

[@user-vn1jw3wp5k]

Да,эти слова могут повторить очень много людей.

[@mercyjackie7727]

I'm amazed with how well the Brits have kept their historical buildings!

[@tonita88]

I remember being in London and the owner of the flat i stayed at told me the laws are incredibly strict when it comes to renovations. You could get sued if you remove a single nail without proper permits.

[@24get24give]

and their history, whenever there's a renovation or any kind of digging (i.e, sewer lines or pipe laying, or basement dug out there are archeologists and historians on hand to record anything of note) I wish we did more of that and the preservation here in the US!) I often wonder how much of our history has been lost, especially of the native Americans)

[@lenorejustman7757]

My cousin is an archaeologist whose company is called in when road work is being done. They are looking for Native American sites.

[@r.22r]

Well, they plundered plenty from the "colonies" to be able to maintain those buildings , and the lifestyles.

[@123benny4]

Some, but as you saw in the video, a lot of where Jane had lived had been demolished.

[@sheilakozmin9755]

I was struck by the lack of generosity of Jane’s brothers! Henry, by today’s standards was a multi-millionaire, yet seemed so unwilling to share his wealth with his needy mother and sisters. And where were the other five brothers? Were they not expected to chip in at all? I wish Lucy had commented on this aspect of their family life. I feel angry at the injustice of it all.

[@alisonsneed3707]

Men just felt entitled to claim everything, most still do. Women’s lives were less important, like the lives of minorities. Our goals and sufferings are not thought to be felt as they feel theirs, we are like cattle or wild animals to society’s thinking.

[@susie2251]

It was actually only about two years that she and her mother and sister lived in Bath after her father passed. I can imagine part of it was a bit of pride and independence which kept them there at first before they decided they could not make it and then one brother established them with his wife, so it sounds like it was the best he could offer. Then the richest brother did provide them a large cottage for life in Hampshire. I guess it’s most surprising that the bachelor brother in London did the least other than host Jane on visits.

[@MossyMozart]

@Sheila Kozmin - Edward helped his mother and sisters by granting them Chawton Cottage in 1809 (not to be confused with Chawton House, a large manor where Edward and his children lived). Adopting him out to the wealthy Knights turned out to be a return on investment! According to Wikipedia, his adopted father, Thomas Knight (a relative of Mr Austen), had given Mr Austen that living at Steventon, where Jane's life was happy and stable; she grew up there and wrote drafts of several novels.

[@andrewharald88]

@@susie2251 hi 👋

[@joanhamilton2651]

I love Lucy Worsley and the documentaries she does. She’s a very expressive storyteller and holds your attention. Thank you Lucy. I hope there are more to come.

[@feewaybilz]

If you can handle her strange way of speaking pronouncing her R's like w

[@joanhamilton2651]

feewaybilz I don’t hear that I’m too busy being in the middle of history☺️

[@marinazagrai1623]

Joan...her videos are very well researched and she has the something needed to draw the viewer in. You know she won't stretch a topic just to fill in her time on the particular topic!

[@valeriavagapova]

She is the blond lady with a bob, right? Ths is my first time seeing her, but she really got my attention!

[@TallulahB58]

She should learn how to shut doors

[@peterpaul9644]

I can shamelessly say that in my mind, I’m friends with this lady. What a great storyteller, presenter and entertainer. Love her work!

[@Jason.cbr1000rr]

Which one?? Thats so coool

[@GypsyGirl317]

Do you mean Lucy?

[@MossyMozart]

@@GypsyGirl317 - I suspect so, though Austen was ALSO a great storyteller and has provided me with many hours of entertainment.

[@asterlayna22]

"...when it turned from my sight, I had lost her forever." That line crushed my heart. 😭

[@Coucoutchicou]

After Jane's death Cassandra also wrote "she was the sunshine of my life"

[@donnakelley1202]

Does anyone know what happened to her sister?

[@asterlayna22]

@@donnakelley1202 She apparently went on to live alone until she died in 1845. 💔

[@divinej3733]

The struggles of a artist. moving from home to home, not a name on one of her novels until after her death. Buried in Winchester Cathedral. If she only knew how profound an effect her stories would have on people.

[@zazuzazz5419]

Lucy Worsley educates as she entertains. A highly intelligent, compassionate presentation. Much love and respect ✊ to Jane Austen.

[@mareahmom]

Her book on Jane Austen is by VERY FAR the best ever! It's a must for all Jane Austen lovers, a totally different view of Jane and it explains so much about why she is who she became.

[@ClayMastah344]

Will read it! Thanks for the rec

[@Erica-jv7ze]

What book??

[@MiZzzzRC]

@@Erica-jv7ze I believe @mary m is referring to Lucy Worsley's biography "Jane Austen at Home".

[@donnaspear8311]

@@MiZzzzRC Thank you. I had not heard of it. I'll look it up now.

[@31Alden]

@@MiZzzzRC Thank you.

[@AC-ze1nh]

I've always felt Jane's brother treated his family rather badly. He definitely could have helped them a lot more than he did, especially after his father died and his mother was left a widow. The half brother from Sense and Sensibility reminds me a lot of him... Probably for good reason!

[@talosheeg]

Totally agree! It seems he got his money and forgot about them

[@kathysemrau2301]

Jane's brother was rich. He didn't understand her situation. This problem is very common today. It has been more obvious since the pandemic.

[@nhma1117]

like the Farrises

[@carolking6355]

A C I have yet to read her diaries but think her brother must have been an enormous snob. Genes v. environment. I always thought genes would out . Apparently not.

[@lexigrimhaive]

That’s something that’s always upset me so much. Edward had a bigger income than even Mr. Darcy!!! Yet he couldn’t provide his brother & sisters with a proper home, one that didn’t (possibly) kill their father?!

[@SingingDiaries]

Jane Austen was truly a remarkable woman. I love the fact that even though she was born hundreds of years ago, she was fiercely independent and wasn't afraid of letting it be known in her novels. She's been an inspiration to me ever since I read my first novel by her, Pride and Prejudice.

[@SingingDiaries]

DAVE ADAM aw thank you so much, that truly means a lot!

[@SingingDiaries]

DAVE ADAM the KZbin channel is public for all to see so that’s fine. Thank you for your well wishes. Have a great day 👍

[@marieelena]

I like the actress they hired to play Jane,she looks like the portrait of her. Homeless and poor.... Been there myself, I can sympathize with Jane Austen.

[@lilianorubiano175]

Damn that tiny little writing box....you can feel her father's well thought out love😢😢😢

[@Jennifer-bc1yg]

Liliano Rubiano the size of the desk is actually normal for the period.

[@twystedhumour]

@@Jennifer-bc1yg he wasn't talking about the size of the box, but the father's thoughtful regard. and they say men aren't observant with their children, nor know how to nurture a child.

[@aswanson42]

“Jane lies in Winchester, blessed be her shade. Praise the Lord for making her, and her for all she made. And while the stones of Winchester, or Milsom Street, remain, Glory, love and honour unto England’s Jane.”

[@veniceangelidelacruz2988]

Beautiful...yes, thank the Lord for Jane Austen, and the other amazing ladies like her...

[@celiamendoza96]

I've seen her final resting place in Winchester Cathedral way back in the nineties on my first to England

[@cassieearle9196]

its compeletly sad that sense and sensibility and emma didn't make much as much as pride and prejudice. they are all excellent works.

[@eleanorweaverley1105]

I agree!♥️Sense and sensibility clearly makes us see that we shouldn't go too far with our sensibilities and ignore practical instincts or it might hurt us quite badly

[@ananayard5269]

PLEASE WATCH THE MOVIE "EMMA" THAT CAME OUT IN 2020, starring Anya Taylor Joy. It's beautifully made and a marvelous approach to Austen's work.

[@qmyellie]

My sister and I are named after Pride and prejudice and sense and sensibility (main characters), my parents were originally going to name my brother Emma, after the book Emma, but they gave him another name. In my opinion I think that the book Emma is one of her best works.

[@rebeccastrauss7879]

Agreed! Sense & Sensibility is one of my favorite novels by Jane Austen.

[@Goawaypleasenow]

Emma is so funny!

[@Print229]

I cannot get over how many people helped her and her sister.... and I think so much of it is because of the socializing she was made to do. When all things are summed up, I think isolation is really dangerous.

[@riyarani5238]

Don't know why , but this documentary brought tears in my eyes.

[@b.h.r.6866]

Me too.

[@catherineplantagenet9131]

It's quite astonishing to think that jane Austen's life resembles that of a novel. Crafted with extraordinary plot making it colorful and enticing all at the same time. I couldn't help but think of her as a fictional character. Great documentary! An absolute brilliant way to celebrate new year!

[@kevinjamesparr552]

Hello Plantagenet .Sir Kevin Parr Bt from Plantagenet lines wonders where we fit into this great noble family as King Henry vii thought he had killed us all off. My ancestor married his son Henryviii who never worked it out that she was more noble than he and a Plantagenet blooded woman

[@wisdomgozieimade1083]

At first I thought she was a fictional character

[@Marlaina]

She wrote from experience

[@faithwilsted5222]

I actually visited many of these places when I was nine as my mom gained inspiration for her own writing. I didn't really have any respect for them though because I couldn't care less about Jane Austen at that point. over the years, I have come to understand the importance of her and her work. I distinctly remember visiting Chatsworth House and running around the hedge maze and the gardens with my best friend. when we were exploring my mom stopped for some reason, I don't remember why, to tell a man to enjoy the gardens. later when we looked at the website, my mom saw a picture of the man and we realized that he was the lord of the house or he lived there or something along the lines of that. mom is embarrassed about that to this day, telling a lord to enjoy his own gardens.

[@marinazagrai1623]

Stranger Artist...tell your mom she couldn't possibly know that was the lord of the estate! He allows tourists to visit his estate so can afford to stay in that home - listen, Downton Abbey allowed the caretakers of the mansion to live there with the money they paid to use the house. I've seen the interview with the earl/duke saying how much it costs to maintain it. They have to allow tourists to help!

[@cassieearle9196]

i have been to her aunt and uncles house in bath but i want to go to her last home in south hampton

[@tonytunbridge6275]

Chatsworth House is in Derbyshire - it wasn't shown in this documentary. Austen never lived there but it is thought she might have based Pemberly in Pride and Prejudice on it, and some of the P&P film with Keria Knightley was filmed there. Perhaps you are thinking of Chawton House where her brother lived.

[@tonytunbridge6275]

@@cassieearle9196 As it showed in the film, her last home was in Winchester, not Southampton. The house she lived in Southampton, no longer exists. After living in Southampton, she lived in Chawton cottage for five years.

[@cassieearle9196]

@@tonytunbridge6275 oh oops thanks

[@ponyunicornrose]

I love Lucy Worsley and her wonderful way of explaining history! She's an international treasure!

[@vvahsn6160]

Two hundred and forty-six years after her birth, her novels are still the bestsellers!

[@mrsx7944]

Just bought Mansfield Park today. Amazing they have such longevity.

[@Lot-4656]

@@mrsx7944 I read Pride and Prejudice twice and Emma three times.

[@suzannebryan1194]

Love that we know the exact date of that ball!

[@nickidaisyreddwoodd5837]

Jane was too generous, not looking out for herself enough. An angel soul. The men around her were feeling humiliated that a woman was wittier than they were so they didn't help her very much.

[@DeirdreMcNamara]

Let's not forget that she may have enjoyed witty repartee with the guys, and was therefore a threat to the woman. Not much has changed really: mediocrity rules and genius is rewarded post mortem - for the benefit of sneering academia.

[@nickidaisyreddwoodd5837]

@@DeirdreMcNamara Spot on. Thank you for seeing this. In the vastness of human medicocrity and astounding stupidity there are still some jewels like you. That helps my battered brain more than Ibuprofen.

[@ash2694]

💜💜

[@sabahmariyam7456]

❤️❤️

[@marycassidy1695]

that's one view, not mine. But then, I am not a feminist who always thinks women are angels and men are less than.

[@alexpatyababa5221]

"'She signed her letters, 'from trim street, still, ughhh"' LOL

[@king_louii_1878]

Pp00

[@MadeUpLikeADoll]

I hope Lucy has some new documentaries coming our way in 2020.

[@nicolethijs5428]

Rolle Reviews me too! I love het programs!

[@MadeUpLikeADoll]

@@nicolethijs5428 I've seen nearly all of them and have watched the Tzars, Takes from the wardrobe, and bedroom,and Fit to Rule twice. I also like the documentary she did with Helen Castor. It looks as though she did release a few more recent for Christmas

[@ralang999]

shes working one about Queen Anne I think

[@christinacatalano]

Rolle Reviews she’s the best!

[@MadeUpLikeADoll]

@@ralang999 That would be awesome. I hope so.

[@netrakulkarni5253]

I have tears in my eyes while watching this upload. So sad we never really knew her. I always thought that Jane lived a life of her heroines in her books. Sad to see one of my all time fav Author go through so much pain! We love you and Always will Jane Austen and your books in my house in hand are the most cherished collection I have! Love from India to such a wonderful Author!

[@TM15HAKRN]

Pain makes.us do many things Nice she took to writing This genius who left her mark in literary world has No rival than herself .enthralling billions..with her Mighty weapon.. Her iron will and her pen🙌👏👍👑📝

[@janicem9225]

She was actually ill and in pain more often than they talk about, and she suffered from multiple health issues over the years, including eye problems, facial pain, headaches and other ongoing pain and illness. Something was definitely wrong with her health for some years before she finally passed away.... and it was something that slowly drained her over the years, until her body could no longer fight it. Look up the many illnesses of Jane Austin, and the letters between her and Cassie give you an idea that she was ill for years before her death, suffering multiple symptoms, including chronic pain, but anything that was too graphic, like pain in perhaps female organs or other taboo areas of the body, were later cut out of her letters by Cassie, so the ability to really diagnose her in modern times, is much more difficult.

[@dollymadison2397]

6 mins in and heavily reminded of my FAVORITE "sense & sensibility" when Edward tells Elinore how he prefers the country life & would keep a simple life- a short staff, a few chickens.." etc.,

[@lilaluftballon5793]

The writing desk ... the "laptop" of that time ;-)

[@tatianaabramovskaya8765]

IKR?! Crossed my mind too. :)))

[@nerolia_gaming8030]

I'm glad for lady Jane, since she decided to stick to her novels and thus obtained TRUE IMMORTALITY in our hearts

[@vibhaa.v.9458]

A Lucy Worsley documentary on New Year.. Timeline is the best

[@laughingdaisies]

I watched this TWICE! I love Lucy’s way of telling the true life events of famous people of the past! Excellent work Lucy!!!

[@arthurfleck1554]

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[@MossyMozart]

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[@TheJoan48]

As in the honored history of many artists, poets and writers, Jane’s expression of her art was her overwhelming need. She was driven to write instead of being the usual interpretation of womanhood, wife and mother. I applaud her for that. She walked her own road regardless of poverty and real need to be married. What a great documentary. I truly enjoyed it.

[@doris2793]

Lucy Worsley absolutely rocks! She makes any and every documentary she does enrapturing, giving them exciting movement, depth and never-ending fascination.

[@judyglaeser4604]

"Emma" takes us into the lives and ways people got from day to day in an enjoyable reading pleasure. Jane Austen knew how to please her readers!

[@neviecz5914]

this lady is very pleasant , i like exploring history with her also the camera shots are awesomely done in this documentary + you are trying to make us closer to the ways Jane lived Thank you!

[@aposterous4126]

Her name is Lucy Worsley, and yes she’s great

[@Vitaminkimcomplex]

One of my favorite authors as a kid. Her story broke my heart.

[@idraote]

The Ashe Rectory is more or less my picture of the perfect English house. Beautiful, comfortable, full of light but certainly not as vast as the mansions of the aristocracy. One can only wonder how many more extraordinary novels she would have written if she had lived to old age, in the safety of her newly-acquired self-sufficiency. Such a great writer. All substance, no show.

[@nancyM1313]

Lucy not only tells the story she makes you see it all with Costumes and Historical Places. We L❤ve Lucy.

[@raquelf.1962]

Great documentary. I wish Jane had known the impact her novels would have later on in the world. Her novels are just wonderful.

[@LandscapesNfoods]

Persuasion is my favourite!. Jane Austen added bits and pieces from her own life experiences, travels and surroundings into her novels. Which made them more colourful by mixing both reality and fiction together.

[@varschnitzschnur8795]

Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors. Lucy Worsley waxed eloquent in this documentary. As Abigail Maley said, "Lucy Worsley could do a documentary on the historical importance of earthworms, and I would watch it avidly from beginning to end. She is a treasure. As was Jane Austen."

[@folarinijitimehin81]

I first read Jane Austen in my teens,more than 50years ago.This brilliant documentary brings everything back in clear nostalgic detail.Thank you. Folarin Ijitimehin

[@L.Spencer]

I've seen almost everything related to Jane Austen, but this really gives some insight into her different books.

[@marysanchez2981]

Me too

[@lisaroberts5935]

Thank you Lucy for all your work and generous sharing of it with the public! I have enjoyed your PBS documentaries over the years and DVR whenever I see one scheduled.

[@melanietoth1376]

That was beautifully done! I've always loved Jane's novels but I knew little of her life. This adds so much.

[@arthurfleck1554]

You will love this documentary too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXmoe6ajhNCqgJI

[@MossyMozart]

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[@arthurfleck1554]

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[@fatnsassy99]

I love Lucy because whom ever she's speaking about it's done so with the most authenticity.

[@simone222]

It's definitely going to be more meaningful from now on when I re-read her novels. Thank you for this lovely and insightful feature on the beloved author. Happy 2020!

[@Daphattack]

Right? Now we know Frank Churchill -Weston from Emma is her brother with the fancy house that was given away as a young boy. Literally, almost the same story. Except he married the sweet, elegant and poor Jane Fairfax. OMG I re-read Austen way too much LOL!

[@andrewbrendan1579]

@@Daphattack When i was in high school in the 1970's one of my teachers (he actually taught Government and not Literature) would read Jane Austen's works over and over. I have a hunch that Mr. Hannah would have said there's no such thing as reading Jane Austen too much!

[@MossyMozart]

@@andrewbrendan1579 - Mr Hannah was ABSOLUTELY correct!

[@AnneBeamish]

This brought me to tears. Jane Austen's work now speaks for her.

[@arthurfleck1554]

You will love this documentary too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXmoe6ajhNCqgJI

[@alext5883]

To think that only 3 persons accompanied her hearse to the cathedral to be laid to rest .... That made me well up. RIP Jane Austen,

[@robertwolff3221]

Anything Lucy does is wonderful.

[@danneedstogo9166]

Wouldn't it be nice if someone built Jane Austen's childhood home according to the old plan? Then we can all visit and buy the souvenirs inside.

[@gingerft.honeybees4097]

It amazes me that it hasn't been reconstructed yet!

[@becks_r]

The Ben Franklin house in Philadelphia has a metal frame that indicates where the rooms were and the bounds of the house! That would be an interesting idea to do with Jane’s home

[@dabear2438]

It would be nice. But at least we do have Chawton Cottage that still stands and is a museum where you can purchase "Jane" items of all sorts.

[@Udontkno7]

@Libby Berman in an increasingly industrialized England, it probably didn’t seem that important. Sucks :(

[@brendaorozco1203]

I was just thinking that too!

[@toniecat1028]

The series "If Walls Could Talk - The History of the Home" is a delightful series with 4 episodes detailing the living room, the bedroom, the kitchen and the bathroom. Dr. Lucy Worsley is at once delightful, wry and thoroughly informative - highly recommended!

[@yashshah3484]

Is it there on KZbin? If not, where can i find it? Sounds interesting!

[@JuriAmari]

@@yashshah3484 yes. All 4 episodes are on KZbin! I rewatch it every month because it’s really fascinating.

[@denizreynolds1303]

Thanking Lucy Worsley for her captivating story telling. What a treat for any Jane Austen enthusiast ..

[@jenford7078]

I will no doubt have goosebumps for the next hour over Lucy's line about Winchester Cathedral being known as Jane's final home... A beautiful finale' to a beautiful documentary about a beautiful woman. Also, the actress playing Jane was very worthy of that role!

[@violetab3750]

I wonder why Jane Austen’s house is not preserved? She is one of the most beloved and worldwide famous British writers.

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[@omfug7148]

Because the house she grew up in was torn down in the 19thc because it became unsafe, you can visit Chawton Cottage where she spent her last few years.

[@pianoatthirty]

OH and big props on the camerawork - THIS ALONE is worthy of high praise.

[@midnightblack07]

I love the way Lucy Worsley brings such life to one of my favorite eras and authors. Thank you for sharing! :)

[@irawilliams343]

Like the Bronte sisters, Jane Austen was a woman ahead of her times.

[@AndriaBieberDesigns]

Ira Williams yes!!!

[@SingingDiaries]

Definitely! When I first read Pride and Prejudice I was in awe that it was written over 200 years ago, and also made me realize how even though centuries had passed, just how much I could relate to a lot of things that Jane Austen wrote about. One of my favorite authors.

[@Bersztipflag]

Charlotte Brontë had only contempt for Austen's work.

[@milkandspice1074]

@@Bersztipflag why?

[@Bersztipflag]

@@milkandspice1074 She thought that Austen failed to show the importance of emotions in human life.

[@scheirer]

I will never get tired of Lucy Worsley. Well done.

[@dineomatlapeng6957]

Watched this twice from Botswana 🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼 Jane was a very special woman of common sense also independent. Love how the documentary was presented it made it all feel real .... Literally took me way back to the 1800s and Jane's way of life.

[@Darwinsmom]

Ms. Worsley's documentaries are educational AND entertaining in a way most presenters never quite capture. There are a few British presenters who really capture my attention in a documentary, and Ms. Worsley is the only female on my list. She provides information in an authoritative way, yet she seems to retain the fascination of her viewers when she presents the information. Very, very enjoyable!

[@melanievogt9976]

I love how this documentary was told. Thanks for the history.

[@anamariagutierrez2019]

I wish I know the name of the Instrumental Music Piece.

[@lipglossed]

Great documentary. It is pretty sad that she didn't get to experience as much success as she obviously deserved, but her memory and legacy will live on forever. ❤️

[@9anshu]

Truly amazing author, bringing out the exactitude of emotions and feelings in her writings, that still remain so relatable and relevant.

[@nickedani]

Wondeful! Thanks! Yes! Some great people suffered in those times but create something beautiful out of it! Sometimes their suffering are our treasures! Shout out from Brazil

[@starcrib]

What a wretchedly sad life she held together. Her artistry was betrayed in her life. thankfully she left these Magnificent works of heart .!!

[@karenratten8791]

I don't think it was sad ... she had the love and companionship of her sister through her life and her parents and family... not much else to be asked for really

[@johng4093]

She doesn't sound the least bit embittered in her novels.

[@theresesprinkle2103]

Thank you for sharing this i am enjoying watching Lucy as she tells us about history.

[@paulwilson4738]

Lucy Worsley is indeed a delightful raconteur and guide - and "easy to watch," I might add !

[@mirtamaravillarosas1979]

I cried so much more than I expected! This episode itself was way better than Bridgerton as a whole.

[@arthurfleck1554]

You will love this documentary too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXmoe6ajhNCqgJI

[@giaa6539]

What a wonderful account of Jane Austen's life! Such an inspiring yet heartbreaking story of a talented woman in the 1800's..The limitations that society forced upon women at the time where you had to be dependent on a father, brother or husband. So tragic that she achieved the pinnacle of success only after her death..love her books!

[@pattyl3090]

Anything with Lucy Worsley makes it more interesting! Ty 😃👍🏼

[@MSK-jd5fi]

I found the end of this incredibly moving. I teared up as Lucy traced the path of the funeral procession

[@AMiniki]

I love Jane Austen so so so much and Lucy is amazing. I love to watch and hear her telling me stories. This is great!!! Thank you for sharing it worldwide! ❤️

[@arthurfleck1554]

You will love this documentary too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXmoe6ajhNCqgJI

[@katekohl6059]

@@arthurfleck1554 Sadly, video now unavailable.

[@lilianaisabel9108]

the entire jane austen universe is my safe place. I love hearing about her life, her struggles, her work. I just wish I could hug her and let her know she's loved so long after she's gone. I love her and she'll always be a big part of my life.

[@elizabethagajanian1279]

I have always been a big fan of Jane Austen. I am even doing a project on her and I found this extremely useful and inspiring. Thank you!

[@theblessedone9700]

Thank you Lucy W. for telling the author’s life story. It allowed us to see where her story came from. Her books were made into motion pictures so they are known to the world. If only she knew that even after 200 years she is still famous. She seeks success & it came only after her death. If only she had the technology all writers have today, she might have wrote many more. She can write.

[@sailorgirl2017]

I went to the Jane Austen museum in Chawton. I wrote a note with a feather quill, and make a lavender sachet in that kitchen. I met and became friends with her 6 times great grand-nephew. Saw Chawton Manor where she would sit in the window. It was lovely.

[@yogithashetty2587]

Beautiful documentary. What a legend! God bless Jane Austen

[@nathaliedufour3891]

England is so beautiful , would love to go visit all the scenes where Austin has been

[@Luna.3.3.3]

Lucy is the BEST! I've seen all of her docs many times over. More docs please, Lucy! :)

[@siskasyofian9358]

she is one of my most fav!! pride and prejudice such a beautiful and touching story.. Jane is the legend 🖤

[@kaisanderson9616]

I loved this so much I wish I could erase from my memory and watch it for the first time all over again.

[@msc8663]

I love Lucy Worsley. I wish she had her own channel!

[@laylaa3948]

Can't believe such a talent dies so young. Jane's composure was so mature it was unlikely to be the work of an amateur.

[@rhmendelson]

This is SO fresh and eye-opening! Lucy Worsley’s sensitivity to Jane’s life and circumstances deepen the story with respect, humility, and grace. May we all support a budding artist in our realm if we’re able. Much appreciation for Worsley’s talents and this fabulous production! ❤️

[@arthurfleck1554]

You will love this documentary too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXmoe6ajhNCqgJI

[@rhmendelson]

@@arthurfleck1554 How kind to recommend this! I hadn't heard of this one, thanks:) I watched the movie "Becoming Jane" about her life in her early 20's...granted it was a fictionalized dramatization, but it brought her times to life.

[@arthurfleck1554]

@@rhmendelson You are welcome, and recommend it to your acquaintances. That documentary deserves more views.

[@kutnahora100]

I am certainly a new fan of this lady. I have been watching tv shows of her this past weeks .......such as the Wedding of Victoria and Albert on PBS..

[@jenniewilliamsmural]

I really enjoyed this presentation - and I recognize now the extent of Jane's dependence on the kindness and labor of others. This little film has provided a much better support for understanding her world. Thanks!

[@denisadellinger]

Thank you so much for this documentary of the places of Jane Austen. I will be going to Bath this summer and want to see these places while I am in England. I have been to Winchester Cathedral. It was dark when I went. But it is quite distinguished by people from times before Jane. I am sad she didn't get Sanditon and the Watsons finished. She was so young but I love her passion for writing. If she had not pursued her dream, we would have been the poorer.

[@kaylouisecook366]

Lucy does things so authentically!

[@elurikusuma8250]

I can watch this again and again without getting bored.

[@waggishsagacity7947]

Dr. Lucy Worsley tells sad, horrific, grand, delightful, or appalling stories as no one else does: Nothing is or sounds kitschy, nothing's maudlin, nothing's condescending, but everything is wrapped with the sheer shawl of her unique grasp of empathy, wit, tastefulness, AND the brilliant wrinkling of or nose. It's always so gratifying to watch and indulge in. Thanks so much, Dr. Worsley, you are a true story teller for out time.

[@kaisanderson9616]

I love Lucy Worsley documentaries.