The Truth About Alice in Wonderland
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
03/18/25
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In this episode, we're well and truly going down a rabbit hole. To unpick the controversies surrounding the author of Alice in Wonderland, Kate is joined by author and Professor of Film and Cultural Studies, Will Brooker.
Will introduces us to Charles Dodgson, pseudonym Lewis Carroll, and his life, relationships and photography. Will is a professor at Kingston University and author of 'Alice's Adventures: Lewis Carroll in Popular Culture'.
This episode was edited by Tomos Delargy and produced by Sophie Gee. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.
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This episode was edited by Tom Delargy and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.
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