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Leslie Thomas in Lymington

4 Extra Debut. Writer Leslie Thomas explores the Hampshire coastal town of Lymington, with stories of stamps, writing and smugglers. From February 1989.

Writer Leslie Thomas explores the Hampshire coastal town of Lymington, with stories of smugglers, salt flats and the curate who wrote 'Abide with Me'.

Leslie Thomas (1931-2014) was best known for his novel 'The Virgin Soldiers'

Down Your Way was a schedule staple for decades - starting on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Service in 1946 and ending its run on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 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 ten million listeners a week.

Producer: Jill Marshall
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in February 1989.

45 minutes

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