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17th to 23rd November
The death of a queen, the assassination of a president, and the debut of a time lord. Radio 4 shines a light on some fascinating and surprising stories from the past.
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
This week: the 17th to the 23rd of November
17th November 1558 - The Death of Queen Mary the First
22nd November 1963 - John F. Kennedy is assassinated
23rd November 1963 - Doctor Who debuts on BBC Television
Presented by Ron Brown and Viji Alles
Produced by Amanda Litherland and Sofie Vilcins
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Fri 21 Nov 202520:55
BBC Radio 4 & Live News
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Ron Brown |
| Presenter | Viji Alles |
| Producer | Amanda Litherland |
| Producer | Sofie Vilcins |
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- Fri 21 Nov 202520:55BBC Radio 4 & Live News
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Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
