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December 11th 1936: The Abdication of Edward VIII

This snippet of historical news recalls the abdication of King Edward VIII on 11 December 1936.

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Fri 5 Dec 199714:35
BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire

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  • Fri 12 Aug 199414:10
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Fri 26 May 199519:25
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Fri 5 Dec 199714:35
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire