There are criminal, racial, sexual and lunatic secrets that open your eyes to the forbidden side at a time when the country was undergoing tremendous change across industry, society and education. Without giving away too much, we learnt that Jack the Ripper wasn't the most feared serial killer of the era but it was a woman. Fry takes us through mysterious beliefs, sinister plots and oddball fears set in labyrinthine alleys and coffin boxes. The series tells us about "aunties who aren't conventional and uncles who are naughty" — Fry shares in a behind-the-scenes teaser from the show's recordings. Our earlier impression of the era went for a somersault. And we aren't complaining.

Log on to audible.com

Poll

Who will win the Punjab Elections?

BJP 32.76%

AAP 43.10%

INC 24.14%

Submit

View All In Poll

Catch up on all the latest Mumbai news, crime news, current affairs, and a complete guide from food to things to do and events across Mumbai. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates.

Mid-Day is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@middayinfomedialtd) and stay updated with the latest news