TV series

Harlots, Housewives and Heroines: A 17th Century History for Girls

2012 · 1 season

A lively, chatty history lesson that brings the past to life with curiosity and wit.

Overview: Historian Dr Lucy Worsley immerses herself in the world of Restoration England, exploring the captivating lives of the women of the period.
How it feels: Warm, earnest, whimsical and satirical. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Gender, class, power, identity
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: gender
class
power
identity
politics
Places: single country house
big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: documentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild

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