12th to 18th January

Available for over a year

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life. This week: 12th to 18th January 16th January 1547 - Ivan The Terrible becomes the first Tsar of Russia. 16th January 1950 - The first edition of "Listen With Mother" is broadcast on the BBC Light Programme. 17th January 1921 - The first public performance of the illusion of sawing a person in half is given at Finsbury Park Empire. Presented by Ron Brown and Viji Alles.