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A lesbian Don Juan, a suffragette and a 17th-century Italian painter are just two of ten remarkable women who speak to us in this drama documentary - an intimate portrait of their lives and a woman's view of history.

"This six part series that not only portrays an individual's life but also gives a woman's view of history. In a combination of dram and documentary, the women, played by actresses including Anna Massey, Anna Cropper, Julia Ford and Lesley Manville, speak straight to the camera using words taken from their character's diaries and letters". (Radio Times, 30/4-6/5/1994).—GlosBio

"This inspiring six-part series from the BBC dramatizes the stories of ten extraordinary women of the past four centuries through their personal diaries, journal entries and other original source documents. All of the women are ahead of their time, independent and strong willed. When faced with the smothering restrictions placed on them by the dictates of society, they hold their course to achieve their goals". ("Women, Word For Word", VHS,1997).—GlosBio

"A Lesbian Don Juan, a suffragette and a 17th-century Italian painter are just a few of the remarkable women who speak to us in 'A Skirt Through History' through their diaries and letters. The 'Skirt Through History' series - a combination of drama and documentary - is both a intimate portrait of their lives and a women's view of history. Anna Massey, Anna Cropper, Julia Ford and Lesley Manville are among the stars". (BBC Active, video synopsis, 2005).—GlosBio