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Radio 4 Extra,23 Dec 1998,30 mins

Classic Toys

Available for 19 days

What makes Lego more popular than ordinary building blocks? Why was Sindy taken off the market? Emma Freud delves into her toy cupboard to discover which playthings have stood the test of time and why. Producer: Penelope Gibbs. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1998.

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