Langton Hall is the setting for the new film about Anne Lister's younger years

Screen Australia to fund new film about Anne Lister after end of Gentleman Jack
A new feature film about the life of Yorkshire landowner Anne Lister is in development following the cancellation of BBC series Gentleman Jack.

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