Lube: A Slippery History

Lube: A Slippery History

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Shag, Marry, Kill: Kings Edition (Live Show Recording)

Henry VIII, Charles II and Richard the Lionheart. What do all of these men have in common?They're incredibly eligible bachelors! Well, if not that then they are all former kings of England.At this live show in London we asked our audience which of these men they would shag, marry ...  Show more

Sex & Scandal in Hollywood’s Golden Age

Over 100 years ago the Hollywood film industry was shiny, new and sexy.Sex and sexuality was present on screen, but as the 1920s drew to a close, scandals and censorship crept in.Why did films begin to be made out in Hollywood? How raunchy was it? And what was the impact of such ...  Show more

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