The first published work by the Brontës was a book of poetry written by all three sisters, a project led by Charlotte, which appeared in 1846.
Before she calls “action!” again, I ask Sally Wainwright if the Brontës are still relevant today.
The centre of Haworth, in the heart of West Yorkshire, has been impressively transformed to look as it would have done in the mid-19th century.
The sun glints off the windows and Armstrong looks hot under his high collars as he takes another turn up Main Street, film crew out of sight blowing bellows-loads of smoke behind him as he passes.