Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In the 1800s, William Hone published satirical pamphlets criticising the courts and crown of corruption (who weren’t best pleased!) They tried him for blasphemy and libel, but Hone defended himself in court – and won – marking a turning point for British press freedom.
 
Written and performed by Luca, Alex and Ya’Eesh for Young Creators Lab, our digital content programme for 18 – 24 year olds, supported by The Helen Hamlyn Trust
 
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