based on true story,lesbian relationship,male homosexuality,19th century

The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister (2010)

Poster for The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister

A lesbian in the 1800s who keeps a detailed account of her life written in coded diaries attempts to live independently while juggling an affair with a married woman.

Cast & Crew

Director
James Kent
  • Profile picture of Maxine Peake
    Anne Lister Maxine Peake
  • Profile picture of Anna Madeley
    Mariana Belcombe Anna Madeley
  • Profile picture of Susan Lynch
    Isabella Norcliffe Susan Lynch
  • Profile picture of Christine Bottomley
    Ann Walker Christine Bottomley
  • Profile picture of Gemma Jones
    Aunt Lister Gemma Jones
  • Profile picture of Alan David
    Uncle Lister Alan David
  • Profile picture of Richenda Carey
    Mrs Priestley Richenda Carey
  • Profile picture of Michael Culkin
    Charles Lawton Michael Culkin

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Keywords

  • based on true story
  • lesbian relationship
  • male homosexuality
  • 19th century