Episode 207
The History of Drag Queens
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society · History Hit
April 11, 202442m 12sExplicit
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Show Notes
<p>The word drag is synonymous with flamboyant, fun performances. But where does the term come from and what does it mean? </p><br><p>This more modern story of playing with gender identity’s dates back to the 1870s, and it’s a history that takes in the wars, censorship and fears. Heaven forbid!</p><br><p>Taking us through this fascinating history of drag as we know it today is Jacob Bloomfield, author of <a href="https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520409651/drag" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Drag: A British History</em>.</a> </p><br><p>This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.</p><br><p>Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Get a subscription for £1 per month for 3 months with code BETWIXT sign up at <a href="https://historyhit/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>https://historyhit/subscription/</u></a></p><br><p>You can take part in our listener survey <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>here</u></a>.</p>
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