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Dover to London

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Recalling tea with tinned biscuits, the American author takes a sentimental journey around Britain. Read by Kerry Shale.

Recalling tea with tinned biscuits.

Bill Bryson takes a sentimental journey around Britain.

The American comic writer recalls how he arrived in Kent aged 21, one foggy March morning in 1973 - to be met by the formidable institution of the British Bed and Breakfast.

Five readings abridged and performed by Kerry Shale.

Producer: Paul Kent

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1996.

15 minutes

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Tue 3 May 2022 02:00
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