The story of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is a classic tale of man struggling with his dark, secret side. This week, Ben takes a look at one William Brodie, the man that apparently inspired the tale. He may not have had a special potion, but he apparently wore ridiculous hats and ugly pants. 

Sources: 

Brocklehurst, Steven. The Real Jekyll & Hyde? The Deacon Brodie Story. BBC. January 29, 2015. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-31018496

Conliffe, Ciaran. William Brody, the Man With Two Lives. Headstuff. September 11, 2015. https://www.headstuff.org/culture/history/william-brodie-the-man-with-two-lives/

Radeska, Tijana. Gambler William Brodie, Eidenburgh's "Real" Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Had Keys to Every Rich Family's House. The Vintage News. November 25, 2017. https://www.thevintagenews.com/2017/11/25/william-brodie-edinburghs-real-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde/