Synopsis
The perils of booze and sex are the focus for the final episode of Ian Hislop's series about Victorian reformers, campaigners and philanthropists.
- Programme: Ian Hislop's Age of the Do-Gooders
- Episode: 3: Sinful Sex and Demon Drink
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2010
- History
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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