A Short History of the Fork

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If you think about it - which you probably never have - the fork is an odd instrument? It's four curved, sharpened prongs emanating from a fat ridge joined to a handle. But where did it come from, and how should it be used? Joe Farrell tucks into the tale with a little help from collectors, manufacturers and fans of the fork. Producer: Miles Warde First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2000.