About this episode
The episode explores the complex legacy of Brigitte Bardot, examining her image and activism.
The original pin-up, Brigitte Bardot enchanted audiences in France and around the world. But in later life, was her concern with rights - both “animal” and “far” - at odds with her liberated image? Via Playboy, farting on trains, and optimistically flashing an areola, Lindsey Santoro, Hasan Al Habib, and Alexandra Haddow must decide - was Brigitte Bardot evil, or a genius? Additional material: Christina Riggs and Katie Sayer Researcher: Christina Riggs Recording Engineer: Dom Boucher Sound Editor: Kate Mac Production Coordinator: Liz Tuohy Executive Producer: Paul Smith The producer was Katie Sayer. Evil Genius with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios Production for BBC Sounds.
People in this episode
Host: Russell Kane
Guests: Lindsey Santoro, Hasan Al Habib, Alexandra Haddow
Topics covered
- Brigitte Bardot
- animal rights
- celebrity culture
- feminism
- media representation
Keywords
- Brigitte Bardot
- animal rights
- celebrity
- feminism
- media
- Playboy
- French culture
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Sounds, BBC Studios
Books & works: Playboy
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