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Biography - Season 18 Episode 38 Lord Byron

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Trace the turbulent, dazzling life of the Romantic era’s most notorious poet, a figure whose brilliance and scandalous reputation captivated Europe. The episode follows Byron from his aristocratic but troubled childhood to his meteoric rise as the author of Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage, a work that made him an overnight sensation. Biography explores his rebellious spirit, his sharp wit, and the restless wanderlust that shaped both his writing and his public persona. Through expert commentary and vivid historical context, the program examines Byron’s complicated relationships, his political passions, and the self‑imposed exile that led him across the Continent. It also highlights his final, idealistic quest to support Greek independence, a cause that ultimately claimed his life. The episode paints a rich portrait of a man who lived intensely, wrote fearlessly, and left behind a legacy that helped define the Romantic movement.

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First Air Date: Apr 06, 1987

Last Air date: Jan 02, 2012

Season: 27 Season

Episode: 355 Episode

Runtime: 60 minutes

IMDb: 6.70/10 by 36.00 users

Popularity: 39.574

Language: English