🎧 Moving to the Country
Archive of Dan Snow's History Hit 🎧 • 29m
London, LA, and Suffolk, an unexpected yet homely trio for author and Broadcaster Danny Wallace. Having escaped to the country just in time for the 2020 lockdowns a mere ten minutes up the road from friend and host Jimmy, Danny talks today about how he adapted to country life, and just how good the open air could be. Crabbing, village neighbours, and discussions of the importance of open spaces and clean air - should we all up sticks and move to the country?
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