In this episode we travel back to London during the reign of Queen Anne to tell a fascinating tale of secrets, sedition, censorship. To do so, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian and author Dr Joseph Hone, whose gripping 2020 book The Paper Chase has brought this riveting story to light.

Written, edited and produced by Rebecca Rideal

Theme music: "Circles" The Broxton Hundred

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