Season 1

1977-01-26

Nurse Edith Cavell tends to the wounded of both sides in Brussels in the First World War, and helps Belgian and Allied fugitives.

1977-02-02

Palaeontologist Marie Stopes faces great opposition in her advocacy of birth control.

1977-02-09

The spiritual journey of Mary Baker Eddy, founder of the Christian Science movement.

1977-02-16

Quaker Elizabeth Fry sets out to improve the shocking conditions in the nation's prisons.

1977-02-23

Already known for her outspoken atheist and freethinking opinions, Annie Besant becomes increasingly interested in Eastern culture and teachings, to the consternation of all around her.

1977-03-02

To rid South London of violence, vice and alcohol, Emma Cons decides to begin with the notorious Royal Victoria Music Hall, or 'Old Vic'. Her tough-minded niece, Lilian Baylis, creates the legendary theatre company and performance space.