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The real Lady Whistledown & the golden age of gossip

The real Lady Whistledown & the golden age of gossip

Name: The real Lady Whistledown & the golden age of gossip
Uploaded: 2024-06-14T07:58:08.335Z
Duration: 33 min 3 s
Description: Historical consultant Hannah Greig unpicks the real history behind the scandal sheets of Bridgerton ’s Lady Whistledown

Historical consultant Hannah Greig unpicks the real history behind the scandal sheets of Bridgerton’s Lady Whistledown

Elinor Evans

Published: June 14, 2024 at 11:31 AM

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Smash-hit historical romance Bridgerton has returned. One of the series' key characters is the elusive Lady Whistledown – a savvy wordsmith with a penchant for causing mayhem among the Regency elite. But did an anonymous gossipmonger like Whistledown really exist in the Regency era? Emily Briffett speaks to public historian Professor Hannah Greig – historical consultant to the series – to delve into the outrageous world of Georgian scandal sheets and gossip rags, and learn more about those who dished the dirt.

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Elinor EvansHead of digital (web and video)

Elinor Evans is head of digital (web and video)

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