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Harlots, Housewives and Heroines: A 17th Century History Lesson for Girls

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Returning to TVO, curator Lucy Worsley explores the lives of memorable women of the 17th century, including writers, actresses and travelers. Fashions from the 1600s show the ever-changing world of women's apparel during the Puritan era of Oliver Cromwell and the court of Charles II. By diving deep into artifacts from their time, Worsley meets the women who took advantage of the tremendous changes and challenged tradition. Women like Nell Gwyn, Aphra Behn and Christian Davies, all of whom displayed attitudes and ambitions beyond their time.

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Season 1 May 2012 Details

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Lucy Worsley

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Eleanor Scoones

Director

Nick Gillam Smith

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Synopsis Returning to TVO, curator Lucy Worsley explores the lives of memorable women of the 17th century, including writers, actresses and travelers. Fashions from the 1600s show the ever-changing world of women's apparel during the Puritan era of Oliver Cromwell and the court of Charles II. By diving deep into artifacts from their time, Worsley meets the women who took advantage of the tremendous changes and challenged tradition. Women like Nell Gwyn, Aphra Behn and Christian Davies, all of whom displayed attitudes and ambitions beyond their time.
Director
Eleanor Scoones, Nick Gillam Smith
Network
BBC
Genre
History, Documentary
Original Language
British English
Release Date
May 22, 2012