BBC Radio 4 Extra

Tin Men

Factual: Science & Nature

11/03/2009

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Tin Men

Jolyon Jenkins explores the story of the last working tin mine in Cornwall.

4 Extra Debut. Jolyon Jenkins explores the history of the South Crofty tin mine in Cornwall, and the role of tin in Cornish politics. From March 2009.

Jolyon Jenkins explores the story of the last working tin mine in Cornwall, South Crofty near Redruth, which has re-opened for business but is not yet producing ore. 

He meets the businessmen who are committed to once again raising tin from Cornish ground, hears from the Cornishmen divided on where Cornwall's future lies and why tin remains at the heart of Cornish politics.

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

BBC Radio 4

BBC Radio 4 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced BBC Home Service.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Tin Men

Genres

BBC Radio 4 Extra

About BBC Radio 4 Extra