Deeds not words | 4. Cat and mouse

Published: July 3, 2024, 11 p.m.

The suffragettes\u2019 relationship with the British establishment was fractious to say the least. As well as experiencing police brutality on the streets, the activists were subjected to violent force-feeding in response to hunger strikes in prison. But, as we reveal in the fourth episode of our new series\xa0Deeds not words, when faced with this opposition, the suffragettes found ingenious ways of fighting back.\nThe HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices