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4 Extra Debut. Loved by the Egyptians, yet deplored by Einstein as an unnecessary luxury. An exploration of a dreaded yuletide gift. From 2002.

The most common and most dreaded yuletide gift, loved by the Egyptians and deplored by Albert Einstein, who regarded them as an unnecessary luxury.

This is an exploration of....socks.

Featuring contributions from:

Susan North
Juliette Wood
Andrew Von Stafuer
Maria Von Stafuer
Susan Mossman
Caroline Sarll
Jeanette Minns

Producer: Alison Quinn

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in December 2002.

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15 minutes

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