Leslie Thomas in Lymington

Writer Leslie Thomas explores the Hampshire coastal town of Lymington, with stories of smugglers, salt flats and the curate who wrote 'Abide with Me'.

Leslie Thomas (1931-2014) was best known for his novel 'The Virgin Soldiers'

Down Your Way was a schedule staple for decades - starting on the BBC Home Service in 1946 and ending its run on BBC Radio 4 in 1992. Using a variety of hosts, including Richard Dimbleby and Brian Johnston, the programme toured villages, towns and cities across the UK. At the height of the series' success in the 1950s, it was attracting ten million listeners a week.

Producer: Jill Marshall
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1989.