Debutantes

The Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, the Duke of Wellington and Lady Macmillan recall the debutante season of 1939. They reveal how the upper classes' diaries were packed with invitations to luncheon parties, dances and social occasions such as Ascot, Henley and the Chelsea Flower Show, as women desperately sought wealthy husbands.

While Europe was steeling itself in the face of fascist aggression, the upper-class marriage market was in full swing, and here the participants talk vividly about the parties, ballgowns and broken hearts.

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[Lissagirl99]

I really enjoy your videos! Please keep up the good work!

[kennashan]

What a lovely trip into history! Thank you

[campbellhen]

This is a gem - a delight

Thanks ever so

As I write this Jan 2012 many of the principals are still alive

[sunjh2004]

Just charming. Love this program!! Thank you.

[TheNuharoo]

I find it so cool how these debs went from ballrooms to factories and really put their all into it.

[ChadTRex]

That was fantastic! So informative and moving! Thank you so much, as always :)

[chiccabay]

Thank you..what a delight that was.

[estella241]

This is really neat. I love your uploads - thanks for your work!

[debbieomi]

That married couple had me in stitches! Heck, they all made me laugh quite a few times from their stories and recollections. I wish there were a dozen more of these shows!