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The writers and cast behind Horrible Histories wonder what it might be like if the Bronte sisters had their own podcast. It is set after they have published some of their books. The sisters discuss what it means to be a female writer in the 19th Century, revealing they used male nom de plumes. We also learn about Emily’s love of the moors and that their brother Branwell is somewhat feckless. There is a mock advert about the nefarious railway tycoon, George Hudson. There is also a quiz question about the fact the Brontë’s actually had to pay a lot of money to get published. Furious with a poor review for Anne’s novel, Agnes Grey, Charlotte leads the sisters in demanding that listeners use their imaginations as much as possible and read good books. Rattus offers some context at the top and tail of the episode, which also features two songs from the TV series – Bronte Sisterhood and Romantic Poets. The minipod that goes with this episode features a mock advert from the Chartists movement, which sought to bring the vote to all men (not women though).