The Great Flood - Travels Through A Sodden Landscape

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012019102820191029 (R4)Author Edward Platt explores the way floods have shaped the physical landscape of Britain.
022019102920191030 (R4)Edward Platt travelled round Britain to discover how floods have shaped our landscape, our literature and our sense of self.

The author meets flood victims near the Severn and uncovers the legacy of botched Victorian infrastructure.

Abridged by Laurence Wareing

Read by Peter Collins

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

Platt meets flood victims and uncovers the legacy of botched Victorian infrastructure.

Author Edward Platt explores the way floods have shaped the physical landscape of Britain.

032019103020191031 (R4)Journalist Edward Platt travels round Britain exploring the ways in which flooding has shaped our landscapes, our literature and our sense of self. In this episode, the surprising extent of Doggerland - the plain that once connected Britain to the continent.

Abridged by Laurence Wareing

Read by Peter Collins

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

The author reveals the true extent of the plain that connected Britain to the continent.

Author Edward Platt explores the way floods have shaped the physical landscape of Britain.

042019103120191101 (R4)Edward Platt meets homeowners who have resolved to take an alternative view on flooding.

Author Edward Platt explores the way floods have shaped the physical landscape of Britain.

052019110120191102 (R4)Edward Platt considers how flooding affects our sense of identity and the stories we tell.

Author Edward Platt explores the way floods have shaped the physical landscape of Britain.