Rogues Gallery Uncovered

Libertines, Lotharios and Complete B******s. True stories of history's most badly behaved men and women. Join roguish host Simon Talbot as he uncovers the disreputable lives and fascinating times of historical hellraisers like Giacomo Casanova, Catherine the Great and Errol Flynn, along with a bawdy cast of colourful characters that you may not have heard of.  Become a Lovable Rogue because everything is more fun in period costume.   

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episode 37: Filming, Floating & F*****g Around!


After a bit of a break, Rogues Gallery Uncovered returns. 
Join Hollywood's most misbehaved  duo, David Niven and Errol Flynn, as they water ski and roister through the 1930s - leaving a trail of broken hearts and heads in their wake...


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episode 38: Teenage Rampage - 1768


Take a walk on the very wild side in 18th century London with teenage "Lad About Town," William Hickey.
There's sex, booze, fighting and disrespecting of elders - what's the youth of yesterday coming to?

  • Is stealing a rowing boat morally unacceptable? 
  • Which was the most violent pub in London - possibly?
  • What do you do when caught in bed with another man's mistress?
  • Should you ever drink anything described as "....


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episode 38: Sodomy Seems To Be The Hardest Word 1492


No one expects the fifteenth century's biggest party pooper, Tomas de Torquemada and the Spanish Inquisition...


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