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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 大象传媒 Radio 4 in August 1996.
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