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Jun 2014
19m 57s

Jono Vernon-Powell

Bbc Radio 4
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Jono Vernon-Powell wonders why hitchhiking has fallen out of favour, arguing its revival would be good for travellers and good for society.

Four Thought is a series of thought-provoking talks in which speakers air their thinking, in front of a live audience, on the trends, ideas, interests and passions that affect culture and society.

Presenter:Rohan Silva Producer:Sheila Cook.

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