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Boswell's Life of Byron

Boswell's Lives Series 3
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Can Boswell help young Lord Byron become a celebrated poet? Does he even need help? Stars Miles Jupp and Freddie Fox. From 2018.

Boswell meets Lord Byron at the beginning of his career.

He's sure he can help the young man become a celebrated poet.

But does Byron really need his help..?

Jon Canter’s sitcom sees James Boswell become a time-travelling biographer - doing for other celebrities what he did for Dr Johnson.

Boswell ...... Miles Jupp
Lord Byron ...... Freddie Fox

Producer: Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018.

7 days left to listen

28 minutes

Last on

Sat 12 Sep 2026 03:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

James Boswell Miles Jupp
Lord Byron Freddie Fox
Writer Jon Canter
Producer Sally Avens

Broadcasts

  • Wed 7 Mar 2018 11:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 3 Mar 2023 14:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 26 Jun 2024 08:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 26 Jun 2024 13:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 26 Jun 2024 19:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 27 Jun 2024 03:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 11 Sep 2026 08:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 11 Sep 2026 13:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 11 Sep 2026 19:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 12 Sep 2026 03:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra