RSPCA – Portillo’s State Secrets Banned
1838 propaganda against the ill treatment of animals at London’s Smithfield market
On April 1st at 6.30 pm I am appearing on the new BBC2 series presented by Michael Portillo called Portillo’s State Secrets: Banned which draws on material from the National Archives to present different aspects of supposedly hidden history. I was interviewed amidst the cats waiting to be re-homed at the Potters Bar RSPCA talking about the origins of the organisation in nineteenth century London.
There are 3 sections to each programme – the others on April 1st are Scientology and John Lennon ! I have no idea how it has been cut or whether it is worth watching but at least it is a good thing that animals are acknowledged to be a part of the nation’s history.
There’s a website with clips as well, of course, the opportunity to watch the programme after it has been broadcast.
Looks interesting, Hilda! In my diary. Best wishes, Nina
I’ll be watching Hilda!!
all best,
Melanie