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Excess Baggage

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

Arthur Smith dons pantaloons and powdered wig to considerthe history of the grand tour-an essential part of a gentleman's education or an opportunity for burgundy louts to work off their youthful excesses? Author Tim Moore talks about his travels through Europe on the trail of Thomas Coryate , whose 1608journeyto Venice was the unlikely template for the grand tour. And Fiona Sax Ledgergoes in search of sinful Switzerland. Producer Eleanor Garland. PHONE: [number removed] E-MAIL: excessbaggage@bbc.co.uk

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Unknown:
Arthur Smith
Talks:
Tim Moore
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Thomas Coryate
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Fiona Sax Ledgergoes
Producer:
Eleanor Garland.
Source: Radio Times

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