Book of the Week - The Gaol
Kelly Grovier's history of Newgate, London's most notorious prison, abridged by Libby Spurrier
Book of the Week - The Gaol - Episode 1
Kelly Grovier's history of Newgate, London's notorious prison, abridged by Libby Spurrier. While London's theatres came and went, the gaol remained the capital's unofficial stage.
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Book of the Week - The Gaol - Episode 2
Kelly Grovier's history of Newgate, London's most infamous prison. The brutal deeds of Newgate's most notorious hangman, Jack Ketch, provided the inspiration for Punch and Judy.
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Book of the Week - The Gaol - Episode 3
Kelly Grovier's history of Newgate, London's most notorious prison. After four spectacular prison breaks in seven months, Jack Sheppard was finally caught and deposited in Newgate.
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Book of the Week - The Gaol - Episode 4
Kelly Grovier's history of Newgate, London's most infamous prison. During the 17th century, the gaol played host to many a flamboyant highwayman, including the dashing Claude Duval.
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Book of the Week - The Gaol - Episode 5
Kelly Grovier's history of Newgate, London's most notorious prison. In the 19th century, the gaol's appalling reputation caught the attention of philanthropist Elizabeth Fry.
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