History Extra|13 - The swashbuckling escapades of a cross-dressing celebrity spy
Join us for series two of History’s Greatest Scandals, where Ellie Cawthorne and Professor Hannah Greig are uncovering the secrets of the Georgian era.
They’ll be following on the trail of forgers, exposing illicit liaisons, meeting cross-dressing celebrity spies and getting involved in some high-stakes gambling, as they search out some of the most salacious stories of the day, and explore what they can reveal about this fascinating period of history.
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Published15 Sep 2025
Duration35:43
Episodes
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The swashbuckling escapades of a cross-dressing celebrity spy
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15 Sep 2025
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The forgers who faked a fortune
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The mother of all sex scandals
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