Lee Jackson

Lee Jackson, author of Dickensland, guides Ellie Cawthorne through atmospheric sites associated with Charles Dickens in Victorian London. They explore the connection between Dickens' writings and real-life locations, discussing his detailed descriptions, the blend of old and new on London Bridge, and his depiction of the city's slums and dens of thieves. They also touch on Dickens' views on tourism and a recent adaptation of Great Expectations.