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Radio 4,12 Nov 2025,5 mins

10th to 16th November

This Week in History

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Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life. This week: 10th to 16th November 11th November 1918 - A republic was declared in Poland 14th November 1680 - Gottfried Kirch discovers the Great Comet 16th November 1979 - Anthony Blunt is revealed as the 'fourth man' in the Cambridge spy ring Presented by Viji Alles and Ron Brown

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