The Lion, the Priest and the Parlourmaids: A 1930s Sex Scandal
Dominic and Tom discuss the bizarre and slightly sinister story of one of history鈥檚 most eccentric men: the notorious Rector of Stiffkey.
Who was the Rector of Stiffkey, Harold Davidson - the "Prostitutes' Padre" - and why was he Britain鈥檚 most notorious curate? Was it his unnerving infatuation with girls that saw him put on trial and defrocked in 1932? What was the nature of the scandal surrounding the case? What did he do in later life that saw him displaying himself publicly in a barrel in Blackpool? And, why did he meet his gory end between the jaws of a lion鈥�.?
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Producer: Theo Young-Smith
Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude
Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor
