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Afternoon Play: Victorian Marriage Beds

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A Madman's Defence by Nicholas Mcinerny , with commentary by Asa Bergenheim and Margaretha Fahlgren. Concluding three drama documentaries about sexuality, as part of Radio 4's Victoria Season. An examination into the circumstances surrounding the marriage of the great Swedish playwright August Strindberg and his second wife Frida Uhl. It explores the issue of women's rights and attitudes towards sexuality in Europe more than 100 years ago.
Producers Rosie Boulton and Peter Leslie Wild

Contributors

Unknown:
Nicholas McInerny
Commentary By:
Asa Bergenheim
Commentary By:
Margaretha Fahlgren.
Unknown:
August Strindberg
Unknown:
Frida Uhl.
Producers:
Rosie Boulton
Producers:
Peter Leslie Wild
Strindberg:
Anton Lesser
Siri:
Teresa Gallagher
Frida:
Annabelle Dowler
Source: Radio Times

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