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A Kind of Magic

Episode 3 of 5

Will Self explores the role of magic in our insatiable thirst for bottled waters and health spas. Today, Will is transported to Scandinavia.

Will Self explores the role of magic in our insatiable thirst for mineral water and health spas.

Today, Will is transported to Scandinavia, as he samples popular Swedish mineral water, Ramlösa. He explores the magical qualities ascribed to water - now and in the past.

He also discusses a brand of glacial meltwater, which comes with an £85 price tag.

Producer: Laurence Grissell

(Photo credit: Luther Self)

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14 minutes

Last on

Wed 29 Sep 202119:45
BBC Radio 4

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  • Wed 3 Mar 202109:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 29 Sep 202119:45
    BBC Radio 4