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The Age Of Excess: When Britain Went Too Far

Documentary which looks back at Britain during the 18th century, a time of sexual excess and liberation, particularly in London. Vast amounts of erotic art and literature were produced – from the debauches of Fanny Hill, the orgies pictured by Thomas Rowlandson and accounts of the activities of the Hellfire Club. Presenter Matthew Sweet argues that the creators of this erotic enlightenment were not merely grubby pornographers, but that they conjured new ways of understanding human subjectivity.

English
  • Originally Aired October 24, 2007
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code b0084l5q
  • Network BBC
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Name Type Role
Matthew Sweet Writer
James Morton-Haworth Director