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The REAL Charles Dickens with Miriam Margolyes

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

CHAPTER

Dickens' Early Life and Influences

This chapter delves into Charles Dickens' early life, including his time working at a blacking factory, the harsh conditions faced by children in the Victorian era, and how these experiences influenced his famous stories. The conversation also introduces the guest, Miriam Margolyes, a writer, actor, and super fan of Dickens, who discusses her play 'Dickens Women' and her in-depth knowledge of his life and work.

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