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On the surface, the Victorian age is one of propriety, industry, prudishness and piety. But scratch the surface and you’ll find scandal, sadism, sex, madness, malice and murder.

Presented by Stephen Fry, this series delves deep into a period of time we think we know, to discover an altogether darker reality. The stories we’re told offer a different perspective on an era which underwent massive social change. As education, trade, technology and culture blossomed, why was there an undercurrent of the ‘forbidden’ festering beneath Victorian society?

Across 12 episodes, Stephen presents a series of true accounts of the dangerous low life and debauched high life of Victorian Britain.

This is an Audible Original Podcast. Free for members. You can download all 12 episodes to your Library now.

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 ★★★★☆ (The Times)

"Scandalous bedtime storyteller Stephen Fry's new podcast bursts the image of the Victorians as prudish and pious... Debauchery, told with delicious relish." (The Guardian)

"Fantastic...[from] the ever eloquent Stephen Fry." (BBC Radio 4)
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An absolute pleasure to read. Narrated so beautifully, and the content fascinating. Worth the listen!

Well done!

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Very interesting exploration of the occasionally dark underpinnings of Victorian life. Fry’s interest and joy in discussing these topics is evident and drags the listener into these back alleys and opium dens with him. Would recommend to any lovers of history and those who appreciate a good scandal.

Fascinating

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Having spent much of my life in the pursuit of all things Japanese, I wanted this book dearly. Information is good, accurate, although from a very male point of view. Wish the author could have understood more deeply about Kaiseki. We westerners just don;t have that sensitive palate. But please please tell me why someone is reading this book with no idea how to pronounce Japanese. It becomes almost unbearable to hear ordinary things and places badly mispronounced. This should have been checked and rechecked by a Japanese speaker. It took away from my enjoyment, bringing it down to a 3 star. No excuse for this!

Good but….

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I really enjoyed this. Fun to listen to and interesting. I hope for more like this in the future.

Really entertaining

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This is Stephen Frey in all his narrative glory. His playful telling of these scintillating stories makes for a very entertaining listen and the facts given to illustrate the truth behind the stories are wonderfully educational! A must-listen to be sure!

Brilliantly Stephen!

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There is a point when one cannot but feel troubled by certain scenes. Fairly good narrative though.

He has a lot of talent

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Beautifully written and (if it were a physical book) unputdownable. I loved this book. Highly recommend!

Don’t listen at bedtime

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An absolute delight to listen to. Fascinating and surprising, made all the better by the exquisite narrative skills of Stephen Fry

Pleasurable

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I just love history, especially the history written in the diaries.
Written by everyday people.

Loved it..

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It is hard to sort out the voice from the music some of the time.

The music is overwhelming!

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