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A Victorian Scandal: The Rudest Book in Britain
Victorian society is often viewed as buttoned up and prudish. Historian and author Dr Fern Riddell holds the opposite view and takes us on a journey deep into Victorian culture.
Dr Fern Riddell is a young historian and author who goes back to the archives to challenge more traditional historical views of Victorian society.
Her investigation into a sensational Victorian high court trial, which took place in 1877, sheds new light on the βno sex please, we are Britishβ clichΓ© often associated with Victorian England.
Last on
Tue 30 Apr 2024
02:50
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Safe Sex
Duration: 00:31
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Glove Flirtation
Duration: 00:33
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Fern Riddell |
| Interviewed Guest | Lesley Hall |
| Interviewed Guest | Tanya Kirk |
| Interviewed Guest | Matthew Sweet |
| Interviewed Guest | Kate Williams |
| Executive Producer | Ed Stobart |
| Executive Producer | Emma Parkins |
| Director | Craig Pickles |
Broadcasts
- Wed 5 Jun 2019 22:00
- Wed 11 Mar 2020 00:25
- Mon 29 Apr 2024 01:10
- Tue 30 Apr 2024 02:50
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