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Clever Confidential Ep. 6: The Brilliant Life and Tragic Death of Florence Broadhurst

Author
Amy Devers
Published
Tue 11 Feb 2025
Episode Link
https://www.cleverpodcast.com/clever-confidential/florence-broadhurst-wallpaper-artist

Clever Confidential is Clever’s offshoot series where we dig into the lesser told stories of the darker side of design; the shadowy, sometimes sordid, tales hiding under a glossy top coat of respectable legacy.


In this episode we peel back the glittering façade of one of Australia's greatest design icons, Florence Broadhurst—a woman whose legendary creative genius was rivaled only by the mystery surrounding her violent demise. This journey takes us from the sunlit streets of Sydney’s Paddington neighborhood to the dark corners of a crime scene that defies easy explanation.


Whether you’re a design enthusiast or a true crime aficionado, prepare to be captivated by a story of ambition, reinvention, and an unsolved mystery that challenges everything we think we know about a true creative legend.

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Clever Confidential credits: 

Hosts: Amy Devers & Andrew Wagner

Writing and research: Amy Devers & Andrew Wagner

Production: Devers Endeavors

Production Assistance: Ilana Nevins

Editing and Sound Design: Mark Zurawinski

Theme Music: “Astronomy” by Thin White Rope courtesy of Frontier Records

Logo design: Laura Jaramillo remixed by Graham Hauser


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