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Radio 4,19 Nov 2025,5 mins

17th to 23rd November

This Week in History

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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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