By Christine de Pizan, translated by Rosalind Brown and dramatised in five parts by Carol McGuigan.

Christine de Pizan was France's first professional woman of letters in the 15th century. This allegorical fantasy about building a fortress for women from the stories and legends of female valour is considered to be her greatest work.

Three deities appear to Christine in her sleep - Reason, Rectitude and Justice. They command her to set about righting male slanders against women by building a city of ladies.

(Repeated from 10.45am)
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