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Through the Courts

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Clive Anderson presents a series exploring history through court cases. Marriage, Divorce and Adultery Oliver Wallet was found guilty of fornication with Agnes Hayward in 1574, and sentenced to stand in the church porch holding a paper above his head proclaiming his guilt. In the 18th century serial bigamist Constantia Phillips habitually avoided the creditors on her trail by remarrying, so her debt became her husband's legal responsibility. During the 200 years in between, how did the laws on marriage, divorce and adultery change to mirrorthe attitudes of the moment? Producer John Byrne. Repeated Saturday 3.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Clive Anderson
Unknown:
Oliver Wallet
Unknown:
Agnes Hayward
Producer:
John Byrne.
Source: Radio Times

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