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The Price of a Pint of Milk

Derrick Weaver, 44 years a milkman in Birmingham, gives a revealing insight into his job. From 2009.

Derrick Weaver has been a milkman in Birmingham for 44 years.

Join him as he shares his story while making his deliveries around the Harborne area of the city.

His day starts early at 2.15am when he loads his float at the depot, and he delivers milk until 10.30am.

On the way he has been known to be chased by poodles, asked to change old peoples' light bulbs and even find the odd corpse.

Producer: Rosie Boulton

First broadcast on 成人快手 Radio 4 in April 2009

13 days left to listen

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 9 Nov 2024 00:30

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  • Mon 6 Apr 2009 11:00
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