Charles Dickens 200th birthday

7 February 2012, 3:33 am

Charles Dickens is one of the world's best-loved writers, whose books -- and the countless film and TV adaptations they inspire -- still keep readers (and viewers) on the edge of their seats. Now, 200 years on from his birth, his genius is to be feted with a host of events marking the bicentenary of one of Britain's most famous sons. Dickens 2012 will see everything from readings to royal visits ...... Read More »