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Slaves to Sweetness

Episode 3 of 5

Since earliest times, slaves have toiled to satisfy our craving for sugar. Bee Wilson explores how it was Britain in the 17th and 18th centuries that industrialised the horror.

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Wed 23 Oct 201912:04
BBC Radio 4

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  • Wed 24 Jan 201813:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 23 Oct 201912:04
    BBC Radio 4