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Radio 4,4 mins

Britain and the sun: a rare treat or a sweaty pain?

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Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the occasional appearance of the sun has written itself into the cultural life of Britain. How do we feel about the fleeting visits of hot days? First broadcast on A British History of Weather, 12 May 2016.

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