Prohibition in the USA
Greg takes us to 1920s USA to follow the implementation and after effects of Prohibition.
You're Dead to Me · BBC Radio 4
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Show Notes
Greg Jenner is joined by historian Prof Sarah Churchwell and comedian Kemah Bob in 1920s USA to follow the implementation and after effects of Prohibition.
From Bootleggers, Wet’s and Dry’s, Speakeasy’s and Rum Rows, take a look at the origins of the Prohibition Laws and how a movement designed to encourage temperance backfired on the nation entirely.
Produced by Cornelius Mendez Script by Greg Jenner and Emma Nagouse Research by Tim Galsworthy
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