Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson (Omnibus)

Bill Bryson takes a sentimental journey around Britain.

The American comic writer recalls how he arrived in Kent aged 21, one foggy March morning in 1973 - to be met by the formidable institution of the British Bed and Breakfast.

Omnibus of five episodes abridged and performed by Kerry Shale.

Bill's trip takes in Dover, London, Virginia Water, Bournemouth, Corfe Castle, Weston-super-Mare, Glasgow and the Yorkshire Dales.

Producer: Paul Kent

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1996.