A Victorian Scandal: The Rudest Book in Britain

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

June 5, 2019

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

BBC,BBC Four

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site