Monstrous Beauty

Overview

Barbara Field, born into poverty with a rare condition that means she is entirely covered in hair. Given the precious gift of an education, she is offered the opportunity of a place in the luxurious and decadent court of King Charles II, as a “Natural Wonder” where people with extraordinary appearances mix with the aristocracy.

Cast

Bella Ramsey

Barbara Field

Louis Hofmann

Ruth Negga

Nell Gwyn

Dominic West

King Charles II

Fiona Shaw

Aphra Ben