About this episode
The episode explores the life and legacy of Nancy Mitford, questioning whether she was evil or a genius.
Satirist, socialite, and Bright Young Thing Nancy Mitford led a life that was almost as scandalous as the contents of one of her novels. But was she just an art-deco Kardashian with a talent for typing and a complicated family? Or did her way with words disguise a deeper ruthlessness within? Laura Smyth, Josh Jones, and Sunday Times Fiction Editor Laura Hackett are tasked with diving between the covers to decide - was Nancy Mitford: Evil, or Genius? Additional material: Christina Riggs and Katie Sayer Researcher: Christina Riggs Recording Engineer: Dan Nagy 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: Laura Smyth, Josh Jones, Laura Hackett
Topics covered
- Nancy Mitford
- satire
- socialite
- literature
- family dynamics
- scandal
Keywords
- Nancy Mitford
- satirist
- socialite
- Bright Young Things
- literary analysis
- family scandal
- BBC Sounds
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Sounds, BBC Studios, Sunday Times
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