WATCH: BBC and the Brontës at the John Rylands Library

21 Apr 2016

On the anniversary of Charlotte Brontë's birth, the BBC discuss the role she played as a woman in a man's world

Words carved into wood saying: the John Rylands Library

To celebrate the 200th birthday of Charlotte Brontë today, BBC iWonder filmed at The John Rylands Library as presenter Steph McGovern questioned what the Brontë sisters did for women. McGovern uncovered a letter written by Charlotte Brontë that revealed a not-so forward-thinking side to the author.

You can find out more and watch the interview now on the BBC iWonder website.