Georgian Courtship (Radio Edit)

Greg Jenner is joined by guests Dr Sally Holloway and comedian Cariad Lloyd in the long 18th Century to explore Georgian love and courtship.

Forget Bridgerton and Jane Austen – this is a historical how-to guide to finding a spouse in Georgian England. This episode takes you through a typical courtship in the era, from where to meet a potential partner, what gifts to buy them, and how much involvement your parents might have in the whole affair. This was a time when penning a love letter was a serious commitment, whilst sweets and spoons were considered flirtations of the highest order!

This is a radio edit of the original podcast episode. For the full-length version, please look further back in the feed.

Hosted by: Greg Jenner

Research by: Bethan Davies

Written and produced by: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow, Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner

Project Management: Isla Matthews

Audio Producer: Steve Hankey

Executive editor: Philip Sellars