Historical would you rather, and with whom? Sound the trumpets! The day has finally arrived: Maddy Pelling is back on After Dark!
To welcome her back into the coven, we're playing a game of historical 'Would You Rather?'. Listen on to hear Anthony and Maddy decide between the many awful scenarios in history they would rather find themselves in.
If you've also asked yourself, 'Would you rather be a 17th-century plague doctor or a 19th-century body snatcher?', then you've come to the right place.
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