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Helen Lewis: Great WivesEpisodes

    Great WidowsSeries 2

    4/4Helen Lewis uncovers the story of a woman who gave away one of America’s great fortunes.

    First LadiesSeries 2

    3/4Helen Lewis dives into the 'goldfish bowl' and explores the glamorous job no-one wants.

    Rulers and RegentsSeries 2

    2/4From Wu Zetian to the Serpent Queen, the royal women who stepped out of the shadows.

    Double ActsSeries 2

    1/4What links the Krankies and two naked performance artists? Helen Lewis finds out.

    Out of the ShadowsSeries 1

    4/4Helen looks at the myth of the solitary genius and finds out about Alma Mahler.

    Thanks for TypingSeries 1

    3/4Helen looks at Sonya Tolstaya and Vera Nabokov: great wives and great typists.

    MusesSeries 1

    2/4Helen looks at the role of the Muse, including Elizabeth Siddal and Dora Maar.

    GhostsSeries 1

    1/4Einstein's wife Mileva, the Curie power couple and a charlatan.