Emmeline Pankhurst: The Making Of A Militant

Fearsome, fearless and ready to fight to the death for her political beliefs, Emmeline Pankhurst is remembered as a global icon. But how much do we really know about this working mum from Manchester?

This documentary takes a rare look at Pankhurst’s personal story and the loves, losses, political passions and tragedies that motivated her.

Presenter Sally Lindsay uncovers the personal story that transformed a girl from Moss Side into the leader of an army of women willing to bomb post boxes, burn down buildings and die for the cause.

With the help of Pankhurst’s surviving relatives, including her great-granddaughter Dr Helen Pankhurst, Lindsay delves deep into the archive to reveal her roots in radical Victorian Manchester. With dramatic reconstructions featuring Frances Tither speaking Pankhurst’s own words.

Monday, BBC4, 7:30pm