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In Cookham, Piers views the river through the work of his favourite artist Stanley Spencer

In Cookham, Piers views the river through the work of his favourite artist, Stanley Spencer, and he explores Maidenhead's racy reputation.

Episode 4 (of 5): Words and Flesh

The River Thames has run softly through Piers Plowright's largely unplanned life. In this five-part series, he visits different points along its course where his life has crossed the great river.

Piers' journey brings him to Cookham and Maidenhead, where he views the river through the work of his favourite artist, the painter Stanley Spencer, and explores the town's racy reputation: 'Are you married or are you from Maidenhead?'

Producer by Alan Hall
A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4.

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Piers Plowright visits points along the Thames where his life intersected with the river

Piers Plowright visits different points along the Thames where his life has intersected with the river

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