Riots
Rioters argue their case in court, desperately attempting to avoid the noose. Read more
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Series 2
Rioters argue their case in court, desperately attempting to avoid the noose.
Sexual Subcultures
Amanda Vickery uses court cases to explore the lives of gay men in the 18th century.
Servants
Amanda Vickery uses court cases to explore the lives of servants in the 18th century.
Whose Law Is It Anyway?
Amanda Vickery asks whether ordinary people got a fair trial in the 18th century.
Series 3
Smuggling
Amanda hears the voices of smugglers and the gallant customs officers who fought them.
Murder
Amanda explores three cases in which men fight and kill each other in the name of honour.
Shoplifting
Amanda Vickery explores a new crime for a new consumer society - shoplifting.
Transportation
Amanda Vickery tells the stories of three criminals who were transported.
