S1·E212 George Orwell 2: The Road to Wigan Pier
Synopsis
Tonight's episode of the five-part Arena biography tells the story of Orwell's marriage to Eileen O'Shaughnessy , his growing political awareness and retraces what was to be the most important journey of his life-the trip he made to Wigan and the industrial north in 1936, in an attempt to understand the embittered and divided working class of the 30s. Among those appearing are Sir Richard Rees , Kay Ekkeval, Geoffrey Gorer and the people of Wigan and Barnsley.
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When did Season 1 Episode 212 of Arena air?
Season 1, Episode 212 ('George Orwell 2: The Road to Wigan Pier') originally aired on December 30, 1983.
How long is Season 1 Episode 212 ('George Orwell 2: The Road to Wigan Pier')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Arena.
What happens in Arena Season 1 Episode 212?
Tonight's episode of the five-part Arena biography tells the story of Orwell's marriage to Eileen O'Shaughnessy , his growing political awareness and retraces what was to be the most important journey of his life-the trip he made to Wigan and the industrial north in 1936, in an attempt to understand...
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