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Black
Episode 5 of 5
Kassia St Clair uncovers the hidden tales behind shades of black - from the kohl used in ancient Egypt to the famous Whitby mourning jewellery.
Read by Francesca Dymond
Producer: Eilidh McCreadie.
Last on
Sat 24 Jun 201700:30
BBC Radio 4
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- Sat 24 Jun 201700:30BBC Radio 4
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