In Gentleman Jack, Anne Lister does not let established gender roles hold her back.

Anne Lister. This 19th-century lady was a pioneer in many fields: she climbed mountains, travelled far away on her own and was successful in business. However, she gained fame mainly through her private life. Anne Lister has been called Britain's first modern lesbian. During her lifetime, she kept several diaries, in which she described in detail her erotic escapades with ladies. She did not receive recognition until long after her death: in 2008 when she was honoured at Holy Trinity Church in Yo...