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Food and Entertainment

Peter and Dan Snow investigate the diaries and letters of Wellington's forces in the Peninsular War. They explore what the men ate and drank and what they did for entertainent.

Peter and Dan Snow continue their investigation into the experiences of the army that marched with Wellington in Spain and Portugal in 1808.

We find out what the soldiers ate and drank, and what they did for entertainment. From the groaning tables of winter quarters to the arduous rations of the road, we travel from the formal dances for officers and men to the honorary bullfights staged for Wellington.

The part of the Duke of Wellington is played by Benedict Cumberbatch, the other members of the cast are Neil Dudgeon, David Holt, Frank Stirling and David Westhead.

Producer: Alyn Shipton
A Unique production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.

15 minutes

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Tue 5 Oct 2010 15:45
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  • Tue 5 Aug 2008 15:45
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  • Tue 5 Oct 2010 15:45
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