howwudufeel
Thanks for mentioning the Maxine Peake drama. I think I might have seen it as I recognise some of the story lines in Gentleman Jack.
I realised watching this episode that I think I have been unduly influence by pre series media hype and references to Anne Lister being predatory and the asides to camera sort of enforcing that.
Though it would seem that Ann Walker, an apparent innocent to any sort of intimacy let alone with another women, was more than aware of what might be possible.
I wonder if I would see her as being predatory without the current day comments about her ie based on their interpretation of her diaries.
Maybe she kept them, not as a sexual predator, but as part of her pursuit of knowledge. Its not as thought she could pop down to the local library for a guide to lesbianism, or google a youtube instruction video!
And I do NOT like how she treats her sister who seems to not only put up with Anne's arrogance but do all the tedious work around the house so that Anne can stride around in her long black coat.
And now Marian has gone off in a huff so no one will challenge Anne's firmly held belief in her own superiority!