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Sounds,19 Sep 2025,39 mins,
A Deadly Day at the Races: What Radical Protest Can and Cannot Do
Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordContains some strong language, some violent scenes and some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.
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After years of campaigning for votes for women, the Suffragettes emerge at the turn of the 20th Century. Their motto, 'Deeds Not Words', heralds the start of more radical actions, including fire bombing, civil disobedience and hunger strikes. Emily Davison is a passionate rebel, but she pushes at the limits of what her allies find acceptable. History remembers Emily for her final act, but have we got everything about the story right? Details of organisations offering help and support for victims of child sexual abuse are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline. Read more about Tim's work at http://timharford.com/
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