Synopsis
John Pudney traces the life and times of Thomas and John Mason Cook, the inventors of the modern package holiday, visiting the sites of Cook's exploits as he expanded the horizons of the intrepid British tourist.
- Programme: Great Britons (1990)
- Episode: 3: Thomas Cook and His Son
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 1990
- History
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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