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Lucy Worsley: What did Jane Austen REALLY look like?
The literary legend bore little resemblance to her image on the new 拢10 note.
- Lucy Worsley: What did Jane Austen REALLY look like?
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- Bettany Hughes: Istanbul has been sheltering refugees for 1,700 years
- Charlotte Rampling: Still seeking out danger
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