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Wrecked

The wreckers of Wirral earned a notorious reputation 200 years ago. Neil McCarthy discovers if their spirit lives on. From 2009.

Over 200 years ago, the wreckers on the Wirral peninsula were ransacking Liverpool-bound vessels with notorious ferocity.

Neil McCarthy explores the history of their illicit activities

After the end of the wrecking era, huge crowds came to the Victorian seaside resort of New Brighton, but they too have now gone.

Neil sets out to discover whether the wild spirit of the wreckers lives on in the area today.

Producers: Mark Burman and Neil McCarthy

First broadcast on 成人快手 Radio 4 in April 2009.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 4 Feb 2022 02:30

Broadcasts

  • Wed 15 Apr 2009 11:00
  • Thu 18 Jun 2015 06:30
  • Thu 18 Jun 2015 13:30
  • Thu 18 Jun 2015 20:30
  • Fri 19 Jun 2015 01:30
  • Fri 26 Jan 2018 06:30
  • Fri 26 Jan 2018 13:30
  • Fri 26 Jan 2018 20:30
  • Sat 27 Jan 2018 01:30
  • Thu 3 Feb 2022 14:30
  • Fri 4 Feb 2022 02:30