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One of Britain's longest-running radio series which started in 1946 and ran for decades.

One of Britain's longest-running radio series which started in 1946 and ran for decades, attracting 10 million listeners a week at its peak.

Down Your Way: Irene Thomas in Kew Gardens

10/02/2018

Irene Thomas in Kew Gardens

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Down Your Way, Irene Thomas in Kew Gardens

The writer, broadcaster and 'Brain of Britain' visits the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew.

4 Extra Debut. Writer, broadcaster and 'Brain of Britain' quiz winner  Irene Thomas visits the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew. From June 1988.

'If I had one day left to live, I'd spend it at Kew Gardens.'

Writer, broadcaster and BBC Brain of Britain quiz winner, Irene Thomas, visits the Royal Botanic Gardens in London. 

Irene Thomas (1919 - 2001)

Down Your Way was a schedule staple for decades - starting on the BBC Home Service in 1946 and ending its run on BBC Radio 4 in 1992. Using a variety of hosts, including Richard Dimbleby and Brian Johnston, the programme toured villages, towns and cities across the UK. At the height of the series' success in the 1950s, it was attracting 10 million listeners a week. 

Producer: Jill Marshall

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1988.

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