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How marriage became a means of coping with skill shortages in designing post-war homes.

Laurence explores how the institution of marriage became a means of coping with skill shortages and design limitations in post-war homes. From March 2008.

Laurence Llewelyn Bowen explores the history of our homes from the 1920s to the present day.

Skills were in short supply after World War II and DIY was presented as an essential and democratic component of every marriage.

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.

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen explores the history of our homes from the 1920s to the present

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen explores the history of our homes from the 1920s to the present day

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