John Betjeman: The Last Laugh

Overview

A one-off special of Reputations that provides an intimate portrait of the late Sir John Betjeman, the poet laureate who died, aged 77, in 1984. Betjeman's life was full of contrasts. He entertained the world with his warmth and enthusiasm, but, inwardly, he was haunted by fear, religious doubt, remorse and guilt. Highlighting his achievements as a conservationist and broadcaster, the film features contributions from the Prince of Wales and Lord Snowdon, who speak publicly for the first time about the most popular English poet of the 20th century.