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Bristol Sin City

Book lover and Radio 1 presenter Gemma Cairney is joined by three authors to explore Bristol, the city that inspired their writing. Books include Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island, Melvin Burgess' Junk, Where's My Money by Mike Manson and A Respectable Trade by Philippa Gregory - well-known works of fiction based on the city's sea-faring, slave-trading and contraband past.

English
  • Originally Aired October 16, 2016
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Production Code b0801pg0
  • Network BBC One
  • Created November 25, 2016 by
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Name Type Role
Melvin Burgess Guest Star
Gemma Cairney Guest Star
Philippa Gregory Guest Star
Melanie Rodrigues Director