The arias of La traviata are instantly recognisable. Yet at its London premiere in 1856, it was denounced for bringing 'the poetry of the brothel' to the stage and unleashing uncomfortable truths on Victorian society.

• DirectorTim Kirby
• Release18 July 2015
• Genre
  Documentary / TV Movie
• Duration1h
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  Reef Television, BBC Worldwide