As we end our series on Robert Clive we discuss his second attempt to break into UK politics and the results of his governorship of Bengal... It turns out that trying to reform corrupt business practices is much harder if everyone knows that those practices are precisely how you made your fortune.

But as the EIC responsibilities in India grew way beyond what they were capable of managing and profits began to drop (along with up to 1/3 of the population of Bengal) there was a growing call for someone to take the blame.

Would Clive be able to survive with his fortune in tact, and how would he be remembered to history?

Guest Host: Ollie Green

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This week we are taking a quick break from Robert Clive to mark the beginning of Wimbledon by talking about the most interesting of the early champions, Charlotte 'Lottie' Dod.

Due to the success of her father's cotton business Lottie knew that she would never have to work a day in her life, and didn't particularly need a husband. With the freedom to do whatever she chose, Lottie decided to focus all her energy on the world of Sport, spending three decades of her life competing at the highest level.

But while most people would be content to be a champion in one sport, Lottie was always ready to try something new, resulting in a multi-sport career that will potentially never be matched.

Guest Host: Evie Heathcote

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Strap in for the first ever Consistently Eccentric episode written and hosted by Evie!

We are heading back to the Georgian era to discuss the life and achievements of Anna Atkins, a botanist with a passion for reproducing what she saw in the natural world, first as illustrations and then with chemicals.

Just be careful not to tire yourself out, as apparently that can be rather dangerous.

Guest Presenter: Evie Heathcote

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