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Radio 4,01 Feb 2026,41 mins

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This week, we follow the journey of those men "forged in steel" through archive, and the story of how Britain is built on the foundations of crafting. Meanwhile, the First Nation musician Dyagula is crafting new heritage for a critically endangered language on Soul Music. Plus, we find ourselves forest bathing, and building a house in the middle of the Massachusetts woods in 1845. And if you aren’t hugely interested in trees being your next door neighbours, maybe the story of a secret apartment in a Rhode Island mall appeals more. Presenter: Myra Anubi Producer: Anthony McKee Production coordinators: Caroline Peddle and Caoilfhinn McFadden

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