Catherine Cookson, Biography of an English Legend

Author of 104 novels sold more than 130 million copies, Catherine Cookson (1906-1998) is a monument of British literature. Dozens of his novels have been adapted for film, television, theater and musicals.
Directed by Liam Dale

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[ReginaCaravetta]

As a child, my mother read these books and later in life, I couldn’t get enough of them. They stand here in my library shelves. I have to look to see if I can find more. Thank you.

[dolinaj]

Very charming, empathetic, and informative bio of this extraordinary, original woman and author. Merci beaucoup, Ms Hosler.

[anneslade]

I have read every book that she wrote at least twice she was wonderful and I loved all the stories and characters ❤

[maureenlowe]

I am now 90 years old and I was 16 when I read my first Catherine Cookson novel since then I have read many more over the years. This documentary was very interesting and sad at the same time to think that she lost four babies but nevertheless her strong willand a loving husband helped her to overcome that sadness and inspired her to write. Giving many of us the opportunity to enjoy her stories. 57:52

[elizaspencer]

One of my favourite authors especially the Mallen Family books I read as a teenager ❤

[MrEd]

I only know her from her wonderful movies, im from then usa and now i will read her books.

[sheilagibson]

I love her stories, especially “The Wingless Bird”.

[lorrainecox]

My favorite author too have read allergy books and some very many times xxx

[tinapeters]

Thank you for the wonderful documentary, it brought me to tears at times, so many of facets of her life are what I have experienced.💐

[NancyOwens-sznb]

I have read several of Catherine Cookson's novels.
But what i remember most is her memoir, "Our Kate". I recommend it!

[androullashati]

Mrs Hosler a million thanks.. Greetings from Cyprus

[gramarye_cottage]

Absolutely loved this, well narrated and informative. I’ve never personally read any of her books but I will be now Thank you 🙏

[LeeVelor]

It's sad to see that a lot of her movies are no longer available on youtube. It was only 4 years ago I watched the rag nymph, the girl, and many other movies of hers.

[colmmeade]

Excellent story of her life - and elegantly told of her biography

[rosiemason-rkcm]

I loved this documentary . Ms Hosler has the perfect voice for this sort of thing . Maybe even for bed time stories . Truly enjoyed this thanks so much'

[verysteveperry]

I met Catherine Cookson through my work back in the 1980's.

[pmajudge]

R.I.P.🙏✝ CATHERINE COOKSON. A FEMALE " CHARLES DICKENS " !! OF THE NORTH EAST . I HAVE WATCHED DRAMA ON TELEVISION. BRITISH ACTING AT ITS VERY BEST INDEED! YES, GOOD STORIES SAD & HAPPY. ALL HUMAN LIFE IS THERE . FROM, U.K. (2024).

[juliereagan]

Love the story. I so wish I could mute the music. Couldn’t continue listening because of it. It’s not necessary and is distracting.

[christinahames]

My Grandma always asked me to get her Catherine Cookson books from the local library I lived with my Grandma Gash nee ford when my Mum and Dad Devoice and my four other sisters lived with our Grandmother it was in the Seventies She was very Victorian and we had to live in a very old fashion way she was scared of electric and had very old fashioned furniture and kitchen and bathroom and washing with a hand mangle I am sure she saw us like a Catherine Cookson Stories and managed us very well I still think of her all the years later she was strick but fare

[colmmeade]

She is also known as Catherine Merchant