A short series on that most British institution - the picnic
A short story by Jane Feaver, exploring the disintegration of a family seen through the eyes of a teenage girl. She recalls a picnic where a dare almost leads to disaster.
DetailsCulinary expert Ivan Day explores the history of British picnics while cooking up a heritage hamper of goodies in his Lakeland kitchen.
DetailsArt critic Louisa Buck explores the reasons why artists down the centuries have painted picnics, taking in Titian, Manet and Picasso and moving up to artists such as Matt Collishaw.
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