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An Experiment. The remarkable stories of two women who became the subjects of experiments by men. Dr James Barry was born a girl but lived most of her life disguised as a man. And Hannah Cullwick , a working-class woman, turned into a high-class lady.
Director/Series producer Philippa Lowthorpe
BOOKLET: A booklet accompanying the senes is available. price £3.00. from [address removed]
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Contributors

Unknown:
Dr James Barry
Unknown:
Hannah Cullwick
Producer:
Philippa Lowthorpe
DrJamesBarry:
Anna Massey
Florence Nightingale:
Rosalie Crutchley
Hannah Cullwick:
Barbara Ewing
Young Hannah:
Elaine Hallam
Arthur Munby:
Ken Bones
Source: Radio Times

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