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Victorian Villains

The stories of 'young Victorian villains', children whose fate was in the hands of the strict justice system, told through dramatic reconstruction.

Using trial testimony, census records and dramatic reconstruction to recreate the moment when these children's lives were changed for ever, this documentary tells the stories of the 'young Victorian villains' and the strict justice system that decided their fate. Powerful photographic images of these youngsters give a poignancy and authenticity to their stories and bring their tales to life.

30 minutes

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Thu 12 Feb 2015 05:00

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Victorian Scotland

Victorian Scotland

Songs and sketches about Victorian Scotland. Suitable for 9 to 12-year-olds.