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March 2nd to March 8th

Alexander Graham Bell receives a patent for the telephone in the US, The Sound of Music, and Anne Boleyn makes her debut at the English court.

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

This week: 2nd to 8th March

March 7th - 1876 Alexander Graham Bell receives a patent for the telephone in the US
March 2nd - 1965 One of the most popular musical films of all time, "The Sound of Music," premieres
March 4th 1522 - Anne Boleyn makes her debut at the English court at the Green Castle pageant.

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Wed 4 Mar 202611:40
BBC Radio 4

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