Wicked Jimmy, "What a C***!" - James Lowther 1802

Marvel at the jaw-dropping cruelty and mean-spiritedness of the 18th century's most unpleasant millionaire...James Lowther, 1st Earl of Lonsdale.
It's a grim tale of bullying, duelling and irresponsible horse riding.

Was he a corrupt British Politician? ( what do you think?)Was he an eccentric British aristocrat? (Of course) Did he cheat the poet, William Wordsworth? (Sort of)What happened to his ex-girlfriends (it's weird and disturbing)

Does this make him a terrible c**t?
YOU decide.

Enjoy episode 11 of Rogues Gallery Uncovered - the podcast of bad behaviour in period costume.

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Rogues Gallery Uncovered, the podcast of bad behaviour in period costume. 
True (ish) stories of history’s most fascinating and scandalous men and women.
From Casanova and Mata Hari to Errol Flynn and Rasputin, it’s a history podcast with a difference. Join lovable rogue Simon Talbot every fortnight for bawdy, colourful tales of ‘Libertines, Lotharios and Complete Bastards.’  It’s funny, shocking, shameless and doesn’t mention Jane Austin once!

It’s not suitable for kids or easily offended grownups.   

• No. of episodes: 48
• Latest episode: 2024-08-28
• Society & Culture History

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