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In Praise of Birmingham
David Cannadine defends his home city of Birmingham against a slur in Jane Austen's "Emma" as, "not a place to promise much", by celebrating its heritage and its current cultural renaissance.
Producer: Sheila Cook.
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Sun 17 Feb 2013
08:50
大象传媒 Radio 4 FM
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A Point of View: Why does everyone hate Birmingham ... even Jane Austen?
Birmingham bashing has a long tradition dating back to Jane Austen. Unfair, says historian David Cannadine, as he defends his old stomping ground.
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- Fri 15 Feb 2013 20:50大象传媒 Radio 4
- Sun 17 Feb 2013 08:50大象传媒 Radio 4 FM
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