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Factual: History (49 programmes)

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  1. In Living Memory Series 10, The Contraceptive Train

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    1/4. The story of the women who defied Irish law by bringing contraceptives into the country.

  2. The Long View 14/07/2009

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    Jonathan Freedland and guests discuss the careers of Lord Mandelson and Cardinal Richelieu

  3. America, Empire of Liberty Omnibus Pride and Prejudice

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    18/18. The post-Cold War promise of peace evaporates as the 9/11 attacks lead to foreign wars.

  4. America, Empire of Liberty 'To Shape an Uncertain Destiny'

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    90/90. Change once again transforms American politics during the 2008 presidential election.

  5. Book of the Week Stalin's Nemesis, Episode 5

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    5/5. On August 17th 1940, a man known to Trotsky as Frank Jacson was admitted to his safe haven

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