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3. Chorley Cake
Episode 3 of 5
More history of British sweet treats. With thick Lancashire pastry, Sheila McClennon sample Chorley Cakes.
They're famous for their thick pastry on the outside - with a filling of currants or raisins.
Sheila McClennon visits Lancashire to investigate the origin of Chorley Cakes.
Another choice slice of five British sweet treats and the stories behind them.
Producer: Libby Cross
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2004.
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Wed 10 Apr 202409:30
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