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1975: Music for happy tomatoes

Meet Charlie Roberts, tomato-breeder extraordinaire, who specialises in growing happy tomatoes.

He sings to them, plays music to them and tends to their every need with the devotion of a protective parent.

Charlie has even helped the humble tomato take its next evolutionary step - he has grown what is believed to be the world's first square tomato, perfect for fitting in a sandwich. He is now working on growing a heart-shaped tomato for his wife.

This clip is from Nationwide.

Originally broadcast 18 August 1975.

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