She began writing short stories in 1928. and in 1931, her first novel, The Loving Spirit was published. It received rave reviews and further books followed - and then came her three greatest novels, 'JAMAICA INN,' 'FRENCHMAN'S CREEK,' and 'REBECCA'. Each one inspired by her love of Cornwall.
During her lifetime Dame Daphne was always a very private person and seldom gave interviews. Her autobiography entitled 'MYSELF WHEN YOUNG' was published in 1977 to celebrate her seventieth birthday and in the same year she agreed to a television film being made about her life and work.
This programme is a rare opportunity to see Dame Daphne in her home in Cornwall. She talks to Cliff Michelmore on a wide range of subjects about her writing and work. She wrote twenty seven books in all, many of which were turned into films and television series. Some excerpts are shown in the programme.
First shown throughout the ITV network, the programme runs for 38.5 minutes. Selected video clips can be viewed HERE in RealOne Player format.
VHS/PAL format only.
