Paulus and Emily step back in time with theatre historian Naomi Paxton.  We discover how the suffragette movement incorporated the arts into their fight for women’s rights, and how the arts and politics are closely linked. Plus who knew jiujitsu had an important role to play in votes for women!

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We shout out to listeners Claire from Wigan and Helen from London and their creative pastimes of cooking, baking and gardening.  If you’d like share with us your artistic and creative passions email Emily on upyerarts@gmail.com

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