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Episode 2

Episode 2 of 4

Award-winning author Louise Welsh examines the real story behind the Woods/Pirie Trial of 1811 in which a pupil accused her two schoolmistresses of having an affair.

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Louise Welsh, award-winning author of 'The Cutting Room', examines the real story behind the 'Woods/Pirie Trial' of 1811 in which a pupil accused her two schoolmistresses of having an affair in Edinburgh. After their reputations and careers were ruined, the two brought a libel suit against their accuser.

25 minutes

Last on

Mon 27 Dec 2010 07:05

Broadcasts

  • Mon 11 Feb 2008 11:30
  • Tue 12 Feb 2008 00:30
  • Tue 22 Jul 2008 22:05
  • Mon 27 Dec 2010 07:05