A Victorian Scandal: The Rudest Book in Britain
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 ‘no sex please, we are British’ cliché often associated with Victorian England.
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A Victorian Scandal: The Rudest Book in Britain
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 5, 2019
Runtime
0h 29m
Genres
Documentary, History
Original Title
A Victorian Scandal: The Rudest Book in Britain
Production Companies
BBC Four, BBC
Director
Craig Pickles
Description
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 ‘no sex please, we are British’ cliché often associated with Victorian England.
