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George Allen's 1904 diary of his record-attempting walk, freely adapted by Stephen Wakelam. It is day ten, and the terrain, weather and inner doubts are challenging.

The series exploring the twentieth century through the journals and correspondence of real people. George Allen's 1904 diary of his record attempting walk to promote the benefits of vegetarianism, freely adapted by Stephen Wakelam. It's day ten and the terrain, weather and inner doubts are challenging.

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Pianist: Pete Ringrose

Director: David Hunter.

15 minutes

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Thu 22 Sep 201619:45
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

George H AllenEdward Hogg
JackBlake Ritson
HarryJeff Rawle
LandlordJames Lailey
MancunianKirsty Oswald
ReporterJason Barnett
AuthorGeorge Allen
AdaptorStephen Wakelam
DirectorDavid Hunter

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  • Thu 22 Sep 201610:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 22 Sep 201619:45
    BBC Radio 4

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