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Stephen Fry's Victorian Secrets
- Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins
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Summary
On the surface, the Victorian age is one of propriety, industry, prudishness and piety. But scratch the surface and you’ll find scandal, sadism, sex, madness, malice and murder.
Presented by Stephen Fry, this series delves deep into a period of time we think we know, to discover an altogether darker reality. The stories we’re told offer a different perspective on an era which underwent massive social change. As education, trade, technology and culture blossomed, why was there an undercurrent of the ‘forbidden’ festering beneath Victorian society?
Across 12 episodes, Stephen presents a series of true accounts of the dangerous low life and debauched high life of Victorian Britain.
This is an Audible Original Podcast. Free for members. You can download all 12 episodes to your Library now.
Critic reviews
★★★★☆ (The Times)
"Scandalous bedtime storyteller Stephen Fry's new podcast bursts the image of the Victorians as prudish and pious... Debauchery, told with delicious relish." (The Guardian)
"Fantastic...[from] the ever eloquent Stephen Fry." (BBC Radio 4)
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- David K.
- 08-08-20
Tinnitus was more acceptable than the loud music
Stephen Fry’s delivery was spot on as always but I had to constantly rewind the audiobook because I was distracted by the background music. I say “background”; if only it were! Nothing wrong with it per se; just too damned LOUD.
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- Anon12
- 25-12-19
Excellent and Informative
Stephen Fry is wonderful at narrating this series of interesting tales from the Victorian period. Well supported by a talented cast and experts the listener is transported to a hidden part of our history which, I for one, thoroughly enjoyed 👍🏻
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- Zofia Guertin
- 05-01-20
Loved it
The reviews about the music in the background being annoying weren’t really the case for me
I love the stories and Fry’s reading was superb
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- dr jl hurley
- 20-10-19
Educating and entertaining
Steven Fry leads you on a exciting journey of murder, mystery and suspense. It’s amazing anyone got out alive during the Victorian era.
Well worth listening to in the car on long journeys.
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- J Lewis
- 01-01-19
Very enlightening and entertaining
Thoroughly enjoyed this series a combination Stephen Fry as well as experts on the subjects shining light on the hidden world of the Victorians.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-04-20
Brilliant
A brilliant insight into Victorian life. Great narration from Stephen Fry too. Would thoroughly recommend.
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- MissyVBizzy
- 25-02-19
Entertaining and enlightening
I’ve grown very fond of this series of audible essays in the secretive victorians. The first chapter wasn’t so hot but the subsequent chapters are a delight and not only enlighten my understanding of Victorian Britain but it gives great insight into modern times and our current society.
Steph Fry is even more witty and engaging than usual and I’ve become a real fan of his narration style, he’s a born narrator and teller of bedtime stories.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-03-20
So many wonderful stories.
Fascinating insights .A glimpse behind the velvet drapes of Victorian society. Told impeccably by Stephen Fry with one raised eyebrow and accompanying wry smile . Left me wanting to learn more about the people depicted in this series.
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- Sara
- 07-12-19
Fascinating!
Thoroughly enjoyed this! Really fascinating insight into Victorian life and wonderfully told by Mr. Fry!
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- TJTB
- 19-07-20
Dreadful
Love Fry but his content and delivery are completely overshadowed by plinky plonky dreadful piano music that never ever stops and is often too loud and always very distracting. The production has ruined good narration although the subject matters chosen are also weird and and don’t really make sense when run concurrently. Plus, the tales make strange choices anyway.
All in all a very odd and disappointing book. The only reason it garnered one star was that it’s free and it’s Stephen Fry. DON’T waste your time even if this remains free.
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