Beer, crisps and the British pub
Anne McElvoy and guests including Tim Martin, Natalie Whittle, Professor Philip Howell and Dr Marianne Hem Eriksen discuss the history and imagery of a pint and snack in the pub.
What makes the life, character and imagery of the British pub? Anne McElvoy talks to Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin, author Natalie Whittle who's book Crunch: An Ode to Crisps was published in October, Professor Philip Howell who has written about the the history of the pub and Dr Marianne Hem Eriksen from the
School of Archaeology & Ancient History at the University of Leicester who specialises in Viking history.
Producer: Lisa Jenkinson
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