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Notes on a Dirty Island
Travel writer Bill Bryson presents a personal and passionate account of how Britain has become a rubbish tip since his arrival from the USA in 1972.
Best-selling travel writer and president of the Campaign to Protect Rural England Bill Bryson presents a personal and passionate account of how Britain has become a rubbish tip.
When he first came to England in 1972, Bryson believed that he had found the most cared for country in the world, but his optimism has turned to horror and he castigates the nation's apparent inability to walk or drive anywhere without leaving a trail of litter.
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Sun 17 Aug 200820:30
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Jeremy Vine |
| Participant | Bill Bryson |
Broadcasts
- Mon 11 Aug 200820:30
- Thu 14 Aug 200804:30BBC News Channel BBC News UK
- Fri 15 Aug 200801:20BBC Two except Yorkshire
- Sun 17 Aug 200820:30BBC News Channel BBC News UK