29th December to 4th January

Available for over a year

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life. This week: 29th December to 4th January 31st December 1600 - Queen Elizabeth I grants The East India Company a Royal Charter. 29th December 1170 - The death of Thomas Becket. 4th January 1912 - The Boy Scouts Association is granted its Royal Charter by King George V. Presented by Ron Brown and Jane Steel.