Synopsis
The history of toilet paper and how it has been advertised.
- Programme: Inside the Factory
- Series: Keeping Britain Going
- Episode: 01: Toilet Roll Update
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2020
- Business & Management
Licence: ERA Licence required
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