What has Pears Soap, a soprano, bell ringing orphans, a lesbian affair, ritual dowsing, litigation and a Monkey called Mr Titileehee have to do with the advancement of women's rights? Author, actor, comedian, hero Emma Kennedy will tell you from the BP Lecture Theatre at The British Museum and her very own back garden. And yes that is Sue Perkins providing snacks... Emma Kennedy is the author of 10 books. Writer of The Kennedys. Voice of Becky Butters. Writer Waffle the Wonderdog. Celeb Masterchef Champ. Won Mastermind. Excellent at conkers Iszi Lawrence is a comedian and podcaster and contributor to BBC's Making History and presenter of The British Museum Membercast. and on twitter: Please do check out more of iszi's podcasts on and support the show by donating to paypal here: