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World Service,19 Jun 1998,13 mins

Beer and Wine

Science on a Plate

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Beer and wine possibly originated in Mesopotamia and Syria about 7000 years ago. This programme uncovers the science and history of their production. Includes a visit to a brewery in London and an English vineyard which produces sparkling wine. Presented by David Cook. This is a programme from the BBC World Service Archive and was originally broadcast in 1998.

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