Food and Entertainment
Peter and Dan Snow investigate the diaries and letters of Wellington's forces in the Peninsular War. They explore what the men ate and drank and what they did for entertainent.
Peter and Dan Snow continue their investigation into the experiences of the army that marched with Wellington in Spain and Portugal in 1808.
We find out what the soldiers ate and drank, and what they did for entertainment. From the groaning tables of winter quarters to the arduous rations of the road, we travel from the formal dances for officers and men to the honorary bullfights staged for Wellington.
The part of the Duke of Wellington is played by Benedict Cumberbatch, the other members of the cast are Neil Dudgeon, David Holt, Frank Stirling and David Westhead.
Producer: Alyn Shipton
A Unique production for BBC Radio 4.
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- Tue 5 Aug 200815:45BBC Radio 4
- Tue 5 Oct 201015:45BBC Radio 4
