Nell Gwyn (Radio Edit) - a podcast by BBC Radio 4

Greg Jenner and his guests travel back to 17th-century England to meet a celebrity of the Restoration era. As was one of the first actresses in comedy and a mistress to King Charles II, Nell Gwyn's life was as eventful as her turns on the stage.

Greg is joined by associate professor and writer, Diana Solomon and by comedian, actor and writer, Jess Knappett.

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Script by Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner
Research by William Clayton
Produced by Cornelius Mendez

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