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The history hidden in Britain's boozers. Si and Dave visit Cornwall, where they discover pubs that were at the centre of an illegal industry in the late 1700s - smuggling!
Si and Dave take a trip back in time to Cornwall, where they discover pubs that were at the centre of an illegal industry in the late 1700s - smuggling!
Starting in the tiny fishing village of Polperro, they discover a smugglers' tunnel and a landlord with criminal connections. Heading inland to Bodmin Moor, the Hairy Bikers visit the famous Jamaica Inn, where they discover how to make the tipple of the time - rum shrub.
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Thu 28 Mar 2024
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Smuggling secrets for rum shrub in Cornwall
Duration: 02:12
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Dave Myers |
| Presenter | Si King |
| Director | Peter Emina |
| Series Producer | Julie Grant |
| Executive Producer | Jo Roe |
Broadcasts
- Thu 21 Apr 2016 18:30
- Sat 14 May 2016 13:00±«Óãtv Two Scotland
- Sat 14 May 2016 15:50±«Óãtv Two except Scotland
- Tue 17 May 2016 08:00
- Thu 7 Mar 2019 15:45
- Thu 16 Jan 2020 16:45
- Fri 31 Mar 2023 14:15±«Óãtv Two except Scotland
- Thu 28 Mar 2024 16:30±«Óãtv Two except Scotland
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