Victoria: A Greedy Queen

<p>Warning: There are adult themes, explicit language and references of disordered eating and diets in this episode.</p><br><p>Did you know that before Queen Victoria married Albert she was a well-known party animal, who could easily stay up until 5am, drunk on a concoction of red wine and whiskey?</p><br><p>Or that she was notorious for being able to eat seven or eight courses in half an hour, and had a penchant for mutton curries and the freshest fruit?</p><br><p>Kate is joined Betwixt the Sheets by food historian Dr Annie Gray to discuss Victoria’s very indulgent habits which spilled out into all areas of her life…including the bedroom.</p><br><p>You can find Annie’s incredible book, The Greedy Queen: Eating with Victoria, here.</p><br><p>Produced by Charlotte Long and Sophie Gee. Mixed by Annie Coloe.</p><br><p>If you'd like to learn more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad-free podcasts and audiobooks at&nbsp;<a href="https://access.historyhit.com/?utm_source=audio&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast+Campaign&utm_id=Podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>History Hit</strong></a>&nbsp;- subscribe today! To download the History Hit app please go to the<strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.historyhit&hl=en_GB&gl=US" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Android</strong></a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/history-hit/id1303668247" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Apple</strong></a>&nbsp;store.</p><br><p>We need your help! If you would like to tell us what you want to hear as part of Dan Snow's History Hit then complete our podcast survey by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/S775QJW" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. Once completed you will be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 voucher to spend in the&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.historyhit.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>History Hit shop</strong></a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>