The Black Count

The Black Count

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20121126

20121127 (R4)

In his new biography Tom Reiss reveals that Alexandre Dumas' father led a life of derring-do that is captured in his son's novels, The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. Born to a French nobleman, and a black slave in the colonies, the writer's father went on to rise rapidly through the ranks to become a general in the French army. General Alex Dumas' acts of heroism were met with great acclaim, but events conspired against him leading to an irrevocable reversal of fortune.

Read by Hugh Quarshie who appears regularly in BBC One's Holby City.

Produced by Elizabeth Allard.

Biography of Alexandre Dumas's father, the inspiration behind the French author's novels.

20121127

20121128 (R4)

Tom Reiss's new biography about the novelist Alexandre Dumas' father reveals that he led a life of derring-do that is captured in his son's novels, The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. Today, an opulent lifestyle is surrendered when the young gallant enlists in the French Army.

Read by Hugh Quarshie.

Produced by Elizabeth Allard.

An opulent lifestyle is surrendered when a young gallant enlists in the French Army.

20121128

20121129 (R4)

Tom Reiss's new biography about the novelist Alexandre Dumas' father reveals that he led life of derring-do that is captured in his son's great novels, The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. Today, General Dumas proves himself on the battlefield and encounters Napoleon Bonaparte for the first time.

Read by Hugh Quarshie.

Produced by Elizabeth Allard.

General Dumas proves himself on the battlefield and encounters Napoleon Bonaparte.

20121129

20121130 (R4)

Tom Reiss's new biography about the novelist Alexandre Dumas' father reveals that he led life of derring-do that is captured in his son's novels, The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. Today, General Dumas accompanies Napoleon on his ill-fated expedition to Egypt.

Read by Hugh Quarshie.

Produced by Elizabeth Allard.

05 LAST

20121130

20121201 (R4)

Tom Reiss's new book reveals that the father of the writer, Alexandre Dumas, led a life of derring-do that is captured in his son's novels. Today, relief at escaping the rigours of campaigning in Egypt turns to disillusion on reaching the Neapolitan coast.

Read by Hugh Quarshie.

Produced by Elizabeth Allard.

Relief after the rigours of Egypt turns to disillusion on reaching the Neapolitan coast.

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Episode	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	20121126	20121127 (R4)	In his new biography Tom Reiss reveals that Alexandre Dumas' father led a life of derring-do that is captured in his son's novels, The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. Born to a French nobleman, and a black slave in the colonies, the writer's father went on to rise rapidly through the ranks to become a general in the French army. General Alex Dumas' acts of heroism were met with great acclaim, but events conspired against him leading to an irrevocable reversal of fortune. Read by Hugh Quarshie who appears regularly in BBC One's Holby City. Produced by Elizabeth Allard. Biography of Alexandre Dumas's father, the inspiration behind the French author's novels.
02	20121127	20121128 (R4)	Tom Reiss's new biography about the novelist Alexandre Dumas' father reveals that he led a life of derring-do that is captured in his son's novels, The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. Today, an opulent lifestyle is surrendered when the young gallant enlists in the French Army. Read by Hugh Quarshie. Produced by Elizabeth Allard. An opulent lifestyle is surrendered when a young gallant enlists in the French Army.
03	20121128	20121129 (R4)	Tom Reiss's new biography about the novelist Alexandre Dumas' father reveals that he led life of derring-do that is captured in his son's great novels, The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. Today, General Dumas proves himself on the battlefield and encounters Napoleon Bonaparte for the first time. Read by Hugh Quarshie. Produced by Elizabeth Allard. General Dumas proves himself on the battlefield and encounters Napoleon Bonaparte.
04	20121129	20121130 (R4)	Tom Reiss's new biography about the novelist Alexandre Dumas' father reveals that he led life of derring-do that is captured in his son's novels, The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. Today, General Dumas accompanies Napoleon on his ill-fated expedition to Egypt. Read by Hugh Quarshie. Produced by Elizabeth Allard.
05 LAST	20121130	20121201 (R4)	Tom Reiss's new book reveals that the father of the writer, Alexandre Dumas, led a life of derring-do that is captured in his son's novels. Today, relief at escaping the rigours of campaigning in Egypt turns to disillusion on reaching the Neapolitan coast. Read by Hugh Quarshie. Produced by Elizabeth Allard. Relief after the rigours of Egypt turns to disillusion on reaching the Neapolitan coast.