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Tale of Beatrix Potter, The

Broadcast: March 25-April 1, 1984. A dramatization of the life and work of Beatrix Potter -- one of the most accomplished and popular children's writers. Born in London in 1866 to parents who were amateur artists, Beatrix's childhood was very lonely. The original "Peter Rabbit" was written as an illustrated letter to a child. Her books have since delighted generations and been translated into 12 languages.
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