Tales of Victorian circus life read by Tony Lidington. Frowde remembers starting work doing menial jobs at Hengler's Circus - owned by his grandfather. Show more
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Afternoon Reading
The Victorian Clown: The Circus Memories of James Frowde
Episode 2: Tenting & Travelling
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Tales of Victorian circus life read by Tony Lidington. Frowde remembers performing as a contortionist known as the 'Duke of Limbs'. Show more
Afternoon Reading
The Victorian Clown: The Circus Memories of James Frowde
Episode 3: Beasts & Clowning
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Frowde recalls working with a particularly wilful monkey and injuring himself during a difficult horseback trick. Show more