Season 1 – Harlots, Housewives and Heroines: A 17th Century History Lesson for Girls

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May 2012

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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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Episode 1

Aired May 22, 2012

Act One: At Court

Historian Lucy Worsley immerses herself in the world of Restoration England, exploring the captivating lives of the women of the period.

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Episode 2

Aired May 29, 2012

Act Two: At Home

Dr. Lucy Worsley immerses herself in the world of Restoration England, exploring the lives of women in the home, in an age when respectable women were defined by their marital status as maids, wives or widows.

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Episode 3

Aired Jun 5, 2012

Act Three: At Work and at Play

Dr. Lucy Worsley explores the lives of some of the most remarkable women of the age, including writers, actresses, travelers and scientists.

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Network: BBC
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: History, Documentary
Original Language: British English
Release Date: May 22, 2012

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