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Oct 2022
49m 32s

The Queen of Clean | Courting Disaster |...

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Mary’s fight moves beyond television to remodeling the whole moral outlook of Britain – via the courtroom. But when she targets the gay community, Mary underestimates the backlash that’s to come. Are Mary Whitehouse's campaigning days over?Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Avail ... Show More
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Matt and Alice speak to David Dimbleby, one of the BBC's most illustrious broadcasters. David reflects on his early years at the BBC, when Mary Whitehouse was beginning her battle against the corporation, and recalls a day he spent interviewing Mary in the 1970s.Listen early and ... Show More
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