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One producer, one randomly generated postcode, and the search for an unheard story.

One producer, one randomly generated postcode, and an unheard story unfolding in a corner of Britain we wouldn't otherwise know about.

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The Patch: Farnborough

Farnborough

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A random postcode generator takes us to Britain's only airport dedicated to private jets.

One random postcode and a story you probably haven't heard before. Today's postcode is Farnborough Airport - the only airport in the UK dedicated to private jets.

The first in a new series of The Patch. One random postcode and a story you probably haven't heard before. Today's episode takes producer Polly Weston to Farnborough Airport - the only airport in the UK dedicated to private jets. Known as "the birthplace of British aviation", the postcode is dominated by the airport - it's an area filled with aviation-related businesses, and motorcades carrying important people are a fairly common occurrence on the streets.  Yet, it is largely hidden from view, even from locals... 

Produced/presented by Polly Weston
Editor: Chris Ledgard
Mixed by Michael Harrison and Suzy Robins

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