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Babies, Dressed or Undressed, Jointed, Wax or Common

Episode 14 of 30

Michael Morpurgo traces the rise of the British toy shop in the 18th century, and the beginnings of pester power.

15 minutes

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Fri 11 Jan 201902:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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