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Why are more men doing fancy dress nowadays?

Barbara Brownie, a senior lecturer at University of Hertfordshire, explores how, in recent years, the wearing of costumes has become an increasingly masculine pursuit. Through historical re-enactment, superhero 'cosplay', and the personalisation of characters in online games, a new generation of men are taking pleasure in costume. Laurie Taylor finds out more.

First broadcast on Thinking Allowed, 19 September 2016.

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