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Jeffrey Archer

1984 , Grantchester (Cambridgeshire)

Cat no. 5126

Jeffrey Archer

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Documentary on MP-turned-author, and Cambridge resident, Jeffrey Archer.

Profile of Jeffrey Archer, introduced and narrated by arts journalist, Sheridan Morley. Footage of the author in his Cambridgeshire study, with close-ups of the parliamentary-themed wall paintings; the exterior of his Grantchester home, The Old Vicarage, associated with the poet Rupert Brooke; his wife, Mary, and their two children during music practice inside, watched by Archer; and finally, rugby practice with Archer performing as referee. Commentary by Sheridan Morley details Archer’s life and work; his parliamentary career, bankruptcy and resignation, and consequent shamed reputation; the career change to becoming a popular novelist, listing the MP-turned author’s literary works and achievements; before detailing his family, home life and sporting interests.

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Jeffrey Archer’s home, 'The Old Vicarage', Grantchester, Cambs

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Novelists; Politicians

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Jeffrey Archer

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