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A British History in Weather

Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has written and painted itself into the cultural life of Britain. With music by Jon Nicholls.

Radio 4,12 episodes

Episodes

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1. The Weather Indoors
Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain.
09 May 2016,14 mins
2. The Wisdom of Winter
Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain.
10 May 2016,14 mins
3. Wind
Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain.
11 May 2016,14 mins
4. Britain and the Sun
Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain.
12 May 2016,14 mins
5. Punishing Weather
Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain.
13 May 2016,14 mins
6. Holiday on Ice
Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain.
16 May 2016,14 mins
7. Rain
Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain.
17 May 2016,14 mins
8. In Cloudland
Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain.
18 May 2016,14 mins
9. Storm
Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain.
19 May 2016,15 mins
10. Beginnings and Endings
Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain.
20 May 2016,14 mins
Omnibus 1
Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain.
21 Oct 2016,58 mins
Omnibus 2
Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain.
28 Oct 2016,58 mins