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In the Victorian era, the residents of the house on Calton Hill include a maker of expensive shoes whose customers won’t pay, a world-famous bagpipe maker and a notorious brothel keeper.
In the Victorian era, the residents of the house on Calton Hill include Thomas Mains, a maker of expensive shoes whose customers won’t pay. His wife, Ann, eventually takes the customers to court after his death.
There's also Thomas Glen, a world-famous bagpipe maker who runs a musical instrument shop in the city, an early photographer, Archibald Burns, and a notorious brothel keeper, the mysterious Catherine Johnston.
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Thu 20 Aug 202621:00
BBC Two HD & England only
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | David Olusoga |
| Expert | Rebecca Mason |
| Expert | Meredith More |
| Expert | Kate Lister |
| Expert | Calum Robertson |
| Director | Kat Feavers |
| Producer | Kat Feavers |
| Series Producer | Paul Bradshaw |
| Executive Producer | Rory Wheeler |
| Production Company | Twenty Twenty TV |
Broadcast
- Thu 20 Aug 202621:00BBC Two HD & England only
