RADIO PRODUCER: Sylvia Pankhurst: The Honorary Ethiopian

A century ago, a fatigued suffragette retreated to the Essex countryside, opening a tea shop while recovering from burnout. But Sylvia Pankhurst’s story didn’t end there - she defied convention, embraced late motherhood, and forged an unlikely yet powerful friendship with Ethiopia’s Emperor Haile Selassie.

In this audio rich documentary we hear the untold story of how the renowned British feminist, socialist and single mother became one of Ethiopia’s fiercest allies, and reveal why this history has until now, been largely overlooked.