Are period dramas damaging history?
HistoryExtra podcast
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Introduction
Historians Nicola Talis and Fern Riddell talk about the tricky balance between history and drama. How important is it for period dramas to accurately reflect the past? From what ethical concerns are raised by actors playing fictionalised versions of real people? These are just some of the issues raised by recent films and TV series.
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