Uni Backs Scientist With Sex Secret Past

Uni Backs Scientist With Sex Secret Past

The university which employs the woman unmasked as the sex blogger and former call girl Belle de Jour has given her its backing, saying her former life has nothing to do with her current job.

Dr. Brooke Magnanti is revealed as Belle de Jour played by Billy Piper in ITV2 series

Research scientist Dr. Brooke Magnanti works at St Michael's Hospital in Bristol and is employed by the University of Bristol.

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