The Velvet Glove

1977 · Drama · 1 Season · 6 Episodes · 0.0

A series of plays about strong women.

Episodes

E11. Happy in War1977-01-26Nurse Edith Cavell tends to the wounded of both sides in Brussels in the First World War, and helps Belgian and Allied fugitives.E22. Married Love1977-02-02Palaeontologist Marie Stopes faces great opposition in her advocacy of birth control.E33. Mother1977-02-09The spiritual journey of Mary Baker Eddy, founder of the Christian Science movement.E44. Beyond This Life1977-02-16Quaker Elizabeth Fry sets out to improve the shocking conditions in the nation's prisons.E55. The Warrior's Return1977-02-23Already 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.E66. Auntie's Niece1977-03-02To 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.