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Pam Ayres' Open Road

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The poet and broadcaster embarks on a UK road trip, taking in the lives of the locals

Pam Ayres' Open Road: Series 1: Gloucestershire

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Back in her home county, poet Pam Ayres learns about wig curlers and 'legging it'.

Back in her home county, poet Pam Ayres learns about wig curlers, celebrity longhorn steers and ‘legging it’. From 2000.

Back in her home county on the last leg of her journey, poet Pam Ayres learns about wig curlers, celebrity longhorn steers and 'legging it'.

Series in which poet and raconteuse, Pam Ayres takes to the open road, visiting eight places in Britain to hear tales from the people who live there. 

Producer: Simon Elmes

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in December 2000.

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