The mother of all sex scandals
Professor Rosalind Crone and Ellie Cawthorne share the story of one of the 19th century’s most salacious divorce cases
History's Greatest Scandals · History Extra
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Show Notes
Divorce cases can be messy. But the epic court battle between Caroline and George Norton in 1836 took things to the next level, with salacious accusations of adultery with none other than the prime minister. In this first series of History’s Greatest Scandals, Professor Rosalind Crone and Ellie Cawthorne uncover some of the most infamous episodes of the Victorian age. This opening episode delves into the story of one of British history’s most bitter divorce cases, exploring what it can reveal about attitudes to child custody and women’s rights within marriage.
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This episode was hosted by Ellie Cawthorne and produced by Jack Bateman.
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