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How Penguin Books turned the UK into a nation of readers
From the paperback revolution to the obscenity trial that made Lady Chatterley’s Lover famous, we explore how Penguin turned the UK into a nation of readers as we celebrate our 90th birthday. Host Rhianna Dhillon speaks...
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How Penguin Books turned the UK into a nation of readers is an episode from The Penguin Podcast by Penguin Books UK. From the paperback revolution to the obscenity trial that made Lady Chatterley’s Lover famous, we explore how Penguin turne...
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Published Jul 29, 2025, 55:26 long, audio available.
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