This Wednesday, we're taking a break to explore the steamy realm of Victorian literature. Just what did the Queen's subjects find sultry enough to risk hairy palms and imminent death by consumption?

Join Jess and Philippa as they read from The Pearl, a magazine devoted to publishing erotic material towards the end of the 1800s before they were shut down by the authorities. For obvious reasons, these readings should not be considered safe for work or human decency.

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