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David Cannadine: Why Wear a Tie?
Historian David Cannadine compares the traditions of tie-wearing on both sides of the Atlantic.
Historian David Cannadine compares the traditions of tie wearing on both sides of the Atlantic. He reflects on the social significance of this element of male dress and observes a recent phenomenon - that politicians seem to campaign in open neck shirts but govern wearing ties.
Producer: Sheila Cook.
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