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The curious reason we have central heating

Winifred Robinson speaks to the author of a new book which surveys the historical extravagances spent on gardening in England over the last few hundred year. Sir Roderick Floud estimates that at least Β£1bn has been spent each decade since the 17th century by the English on gardens - including a tulip tree costing Β£38,000.

First broadcast on You & Yours, 9 January 2020.

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