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The Love of Bears
David Cannadine reflects on the enduring appeal of the teddy bear in contemporary culture. Why, he wonders, have they been such popular toys and featured so prominently in literature and song since they were first named after Theodore Roosevelt over a hundred years ago.
Producer: Sheila Cook.
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14:50
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A Point of View: The grown-ups with teddy bears
The historian David Cannadine considers the enduring appeal of teddy bears for both children and adults.
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Fri 1 Feb 2013 20:50Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Sun 3 Feb 2013 08:50Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 3 Jun 2013 14:50Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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