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The Hungry Empire

Episode 4: Opium and the East India Company

Duration: 15 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Illicit opium trading is encouraged by British companies operating at the edge of the Empire. Read by Melody Grove. Abridged by Sian Preece. Show more

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