Bright Star

The story

In 1818, high-spirited young Fanny Brawne finds herself increasingly intrigued by the handsome but aloof poet John Keats, who lives next door to her family friends the Dilkes. After reading a book of his poetry, she finds herself even more drawn to the taciturn Keats. Although he agrees to teach her about poetry, Keats cannot act on his reciprocated feelings for Fanny, since as a struggling poet he has no money to support a wife.

Cast & crew

Abbie CornishFanny Brawne

Ben WhishawJohn Keats

Paul SchneiderMr. Brown

Kerry FoxMrs. Brawne

Edie Martin

Edie MartinToots

Thomas Brodie-SangsterSamuel

Claudie BlakleyMaria Dilke

Gerard MonacoCharles Dilke

Antonia Campbell-HughesAbigail

Samuel RoukinReynolds

Amanda HaleReynolds sister

Lucinda RaikesReynolds sister