Timewatch - S07E08: A Woman's Story

Name: A Woman's Story
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1988-10-05
Duration: 1 h

Oct 05, 1988DocumentarySeason 7, Episode 8

One hundred years after the matchgirls strike, this dramatised documentary looks at the life of Annie Besant, strike leader, pioneering 19th-century social reformer, and campaigner for the use of contraception who towards the end of her life turned towards theosophy.

Director: Agnieszka Piotrowska, Agnieszka Piotrowska

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Timewatch S07E08 Synopsis

Stream Timewatch "A Woman's Story" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1988-10-05, this episode is part of Season 7 of Timewatch. Directed by Agnieszka Piotrowska, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. With a runtime of 50m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. One hundred years after the matchgirls strike, this dramatised documentary looks at the life of Annie Besant, strike leader, pioneering 19th-century social reformer, and campaigner for the use of contraception who towards the end of her life turned t...