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Roots of England

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A series of six films
4: Hoghton, Lancashire
In 1978, Sir Bernard de Hoghton succeeded to the oldest baronetcy in England. But when he hGlds a banquet to commemorate the knighting by James I of a loin of beef (hence ' sirloin'!) at Hoghton Tower, the 14th baronet is not remembering how his ancestor landed in the 'Fleet Prison for debt as. a result of the feasting, but calculating how much this ' do ' will raise towards repairing the £100,000-worth of dry rot above his head.
Brian Trueman talks to SIR BERNARD about his problems and his determination.
Assistant producer SID WADDELL Producer JOHN c. MILLER

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Unknown:
Sir Bernard de Hoghton
Talks:
Brian Trueman
Producer:
Sid Waddell
Producer:
John C. Miller
Source: Radio Times

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