Opium and the East India Company
Illicit opium trading is encouraged by British companies operating at the edge of the Empire. Read by Melody Grove. Abridged by Sian Preece.
This culinary journey through history examines how the growing Empire allowed Britain to harness the globe's edible resources; from cod fish and salt beef to sugar, spices and opium. Historian Lizzie Collingham brings a fresh perspective to the making of the realm, uncovering its decisive role in the shaping of the modern diet and revealing how almost every meal we eat still contains a taste of empire.
International relations are under threat as illicit opium trading is encouraged by British companies operating at the edge of the Empire.
Written by Lizzie Collingham
Read by Melody Grove
Abridged by Siân Preece
Producer: Eilidh McCreadie.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Melody Grove |
| Author | Lizzie Collingham |
| Abridger | Sian Preece |
| Producer | Eilidh McCreadie |
Broadcasts
- Thu 17 Aug 201709:45BBC Radio 4 FM
- Fri 18 Aug 201700:30BBC Radio 4
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