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The Secret Lives of Colour

Episode 5: Black

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Kassia St Clair uncovers the hidden tales behind shades of black - from the kohl used in ancient Egypt to the famous Whitby mourning jewellery.
Read by Francesca Dymond
Producer: Eilidh McCreadie. Show less

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Source: BBC Online

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