Docudrama that recounts the astonishing life story of a forgotten genius, English poet Alexander Pope, who lived from 1688 to 1744.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Emilia FoxNarrator | Narrator |
 Simon CallowAlexander Pope | Alexander Pope |
 Harriet WalterDuchess of Marlborough | Duchess of Marlborough |
 John CleeseInterviewee | Interviewee |
 Jeff RawleDr Johnson | Dr Johnson |
 Shubham SarafLord Byron | Lord Byron |
| AAgatha ElwesLady Arabella Fermor | Lady Arabella Fermor |
| FFelicity RosslynInterviewee | Interviewee |
| PPhilip HensherInterviewee | Interviewee |