Smell: Michele Roberts, A history of dentistry.
Matthew Sweet is joined by writer Michele Roberts, who talks about her latest novel, The Walworth Beauty, which evokes Victorian London. Plus a history of dentistry.
Michèle Roberts' latest novel evokes Victorian London. Matthew Sweet asks how it smelt and what do museums do to create past smells. Plus a cultural history of dentistry with the medical historian Richard Barnett.
The Walworth Beauty by Michèle Roberts is out now.
The Smile Stealers: The Fine and Foul Art of Dentistry by Richard Barnett is out now.
Producer: Fiona McLean.
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Podcast - Smell: Michele Roberts, A history of dentistry
Matthew Sweet is joined by writer Michele Roberts, who talks about her latest novel.
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Why was Victorian London so smelly?
Duration: 01:54
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewed Guest | Michele Roberts |
| Presenter | Matthew Sweet |
| Producer | Fiona McLean |
Broadcast
- Tue 25 Apr 201722:00BBC Radio 3
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