Beer, crisps and the British pub
Anne McElvoy with Tim Martin, Natalie Whittle, Professor Philip Howell, Ben Wright 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 whose book "Crunch: An Ode to Crisps" was published in October, Professor Philip Howell who has written about the history of the pub, Dr Marianne Hem Eriksen from the School of Archaeology & Ancient History at the University of Leicester who specialises in Viking history and 麻豆官网首页入口 journalist Ben Wright who has written about the history of drinking in British politics.
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