Main content

The Wizard of Sussex

A body is discovered, claimed to be thousands of years old. Did an eccentric solicitor really convince the world early humans had evolved in England? Dr Tori Herridge investigates.

Like all great mysteries, this story starts with the discovery of a body – in this case one that was claimed to be hundreds of thousands of years old.

Did an eccentric solicitor really convince the world that early humans had evolved in the heart of England? Dr Tori Herridge investigates.

Produced for 91Èȱ¬ Audio Bristol by Beth Sagar-Fenton

Available now

14 minutes

Last on

Tue 2 Jan 2024 09:30

Broadcasts

  • Tue 22 Aug 2023 13:45
  • Tue 2 Jan 2024 09:30