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Book of the Week (Book Reviews)

BBC Radio 4 93.5

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About Book of the Week

Book of the Week features non-fiction: biography, autobiography, travel, diaries, essays, humor and history all feature.

  • London, United Kingdom
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Sat, May 19

Book of the Week: The Uke of Wallington: Episode 5

His tour nearing its end, Mark strolls along Balnakeil Bay and reflects on his journey.
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Fri, May 18

Book of the Week: The Uke of Wallington: Episode 4

It's Festival time, and Mark Wallington is awarded the title Uke of Edinburgh.
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Thu, May 17

Book of the Week: The Uke of Wallington: Episode 3

In Bangor, Mark is asked to fill for half an hour, as the belly dancer hasn't turned up.
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Wed, May 16

Book of the Week: The Uke of Wallington: Episode 2

Mark Wallington's ukulele tour takes in the Isle of Wight.
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Tue, May 15

Book of the Week: The Uke of Wallington: Episode 1

Mark Wallington embarks on a one-man ukulele tour of Great Britain.
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Hedge Britannia - Episode 1

Today
The checkerboard pattern of lowland Britain reveals a history of boundaries and enclosures

Hedge Britannia - Episode 2

Tomorrow
How the Neolithic art of coppicing is renewing itself in 21st-century competitions.

Hedge Britannia - Episode 3

Wed, May 23
Topiary was probably brought to these islands by the Romans - the controversy lingers on.

Hedge Britannia - Episode 4

Thu, May 24
Hedge enthusiast Hugh Barker explores the legacy of Captain Leyland.

Hedge Britannia - Episode 5

Fri, May 25
Hedge People - from the creators of stately home hedges to the modern campaigners.