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2. Pontefract Cake
Episode 2 of 5
Sheila McClennon visits the historic market town of Pontefract in West Yorkshire to trace the origins of its famous cakes made of liquorice.
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.
Last on
Tue 9 Apr 202409:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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- Tue 5 Mar 201914:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 6 Mar 201902:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 9 Apr 202409:30BBC Radio 4 Extra