Twenty Minutes

The Sicilian Connection

Thursday 30 November 2006 19:55-20:15 (Radio 3)

Many visitors have left their mark on Sicily, from the Carthaginians to the Normans and Aragonese. Among the lesser-known are the 18th-century British merchants and travellers.

Joe Farrell explores the unlikely but long-standing connections between Sicily and Britain.

Duration:

20 minutes

Twenty Minutes

Episode and Playlist Information

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