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012019012120201109 (R3)Andrew Martin's five essays that muse on the county of his birth and upbringing:

To begin, he is getting up there by train from London, thinking about his 'Tyke' identity. Also, who are the exemplars of God's Own County? - it's time to name some names.

Then, before long, he arrives in York...

Producer: Duncan Minshull

Andrew Martin's five essays that muse on the county of his birth and upbringing.

Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.

022019012220201110 (R3)Andrew Martin's five essays that muse on the county of his birth and upbringing:

This time, Andrew ponders the age-old question to do with Yorkshire and Lancashire rivalries - who comes out on top? Time to delve deep into each region's culture to come up with an explanation. But surely this author is biased?

Producer: Duncan Minshull

Andrew Martin's five essays that muse on the county of his birth and upbringing.

Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.

032019012320201111 (R3)Andrew Martin's five essays that muse on the county of his birth and upbringing:

This time, he ponders questions of class in God's Own County. 'My dad was one of the men who went to work in suits, being a clerk on British Rail. He got on with the men in overalls, but he tried to stop me speaking like them.' The author has enjoyed class mobility, and after recollections of his upbringing, he gets to hear from a friend about the 'County Set'.

Producer: Duncan Minshull

Andrew Martin's five essays that muse on the county of his birth and upbringing.

Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.

042019012420201112 (R3)Andrew Martin's five essays that muse on the county of his birth and upbringing.

Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.

052019012520201113 (R3)Andrew Martin's five essays that muse on the county of his birth and upbringing:

Sitting on a bench in Scarborough station, he recalls the Yorkshire coast of his youth. This takes in Whitby and Bram Stoker. Robin Hood Bay and the roofs of its houses. Filey and its rock-pools.

And Hull.

Producer: Duncan Minshull

Andrew Martin's five essays that muse on the county of his birth and upbringing.

Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.