BONUS: The Great British Staycation

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BONUS: The Great British Staycation

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Sales of camping gear have jumped as more Britons opt to holiday within the UK this summer due to coronavirus. Today we take you under canvas in the great British outdoors. Guest: Ben Machell is a feature writer for The Times.Host: David Aaronovitch. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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