5 episodes

The fascinating life story of bestselling author Ursula Bloom. For most of her life, Ursula Bloom was a household name. Between 1924 and 1981 she wrote over 560 books. Ursula wrote novels, short stories, and radio and stage plays. She was also a Fleet Street journalist, agony aunt, beauty editor and the chief crime reporter who tracked down Ethel le Neve, Dr Crippen’s lover, who had gone into hiding after his execution.Lisa Armytage narrates Ursula’s own words taken from her autobiographical writing.
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The fascinating life story of bestselling author Ursula Bloom. For most of her life, Ursula Bloom was a household name. Between 1924 and 1981 she wrote over 560 books. Ursula wrote novels, short stories, and radio and stage plays. She was also a Fleet Street journalist, agony aunt, beauty editor and the chief crime reporter who tracked down Ethel le Neve, Dr Crippen’s lover, who had gone into hiding after his execution.Lisa Armytage narrates Ursula’s own words taken from her autobiographical writing.
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    Youth at the Gate (Part 1)

    Youth at the Gate (Part 1)

    A young Ursula Bloom faces the challenges of the home front during the Great War. While the men in her life join the army, closer to home her mother's illness causes grave concern.
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    • 29 min
    Youth at the Gate (Part 2)

    Youth at the Gate (Part 2)

    Ursula meets her future husband. Arthur's personal demons and wealthy family create many problems. Meanwhile, Ursula must face a terrible accusation.
     

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    • 34 min
    Into the World of Books

    Into the World of Books

    Ursula experiences her first success on Fleet Street and embarks on her career as a novelist. But there are obstacles along the way.
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    • 34 min
    Success in Fleet Street

    Success in Fleet Street

    It's now the mid-1920s and Ursula begins to climb the ladder of success in magazines, newspapers and book publishing.
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    • 34 min
    Very Interested in Murder

    Very Interested in Murder

    Ursula investigates two very famous murder cases (Dr Crippen and John Haigh) in her new role as a Fleet Street crime reporter - and tracks down Ethel le Neve.
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    • 37 min

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A fascinating life

Ursula Bloom led a fascinating life, and this is so well-told! I raced through all of the episodes and wish there were more!

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