Nelsonian Heads Up
Feb. 25th, 2015 15:10![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
tolquhonI expect this has already been pointed out at the AoS comms, but just in case, for those who would be interested:
Documentary: Nelson In His Own Words
BBC2, Friday March 6th, 9 p.m.
(Why, yes - I am still alive ... just about!!!)
ETA Blurb from the Radio Times:
Britain's naval hero was famous for his dash-and-glory deeds, but his prolific letter writing reveals what a complex man he was. He had a desperate hunger for admiration and recognition, something his lover Emma Hamilton provided amply and ardently, while he was also sly and manipulative, using PR to advance his career and hinder the progress of his rivals.
Experts flesh out the background to his writings while actor Jonathon Slinger, reading from his letters, portrays Nelson as an ambitious social climber in love with the idea of himself as a hero, yet insecure about his status and his passionate relationship with Emma.
Documentary: Nelson In His Own Words
BBC2, Friday March 6th, 9 p.m.
(Why, yes - I am still alive ... just about!!!)
ETA Blurb from the Radio Times:
Britain's naval hero was famous for his dash-and-glory deeds, but his prolific letter writing reveals what a complex man he was. He had a desperate hunger for admiration and recognition, something his lover Emma Hamilton provided amply and ardently, while he was also sly and manipulative, using PR to advance his career and hinder the progress of his rivals.
Experts flesh out the background to his writings while actor Jonathon Slinger, reading from his letters, portrays Nelson as an ambitious social climber in love with the idea of himself as a hero, yet insecure about his status and his passionate relationship with Emma.
