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Witness The plot against Franco
In 1964, a young Scot joined a plot to assassinate the Spanish dictator, General Franco.
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In Our Time Epicureanism
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the philosophy of Epicureanism.
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In Living Memory Series 17, Episode 3
3/4 Chris Ledgard meets the men who set up LIFFE, the futures market which shook up the City.
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Making History 05/02/2013
Tom Holland and guests discuss issues from the past that have been raised by new research.
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Witness The 'flour bomb' rugby tour
In 1981 the South African rugby team toured New Zealand, prompting huge protests.
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In Our Time The War of 1812
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the War of 1812 between America and Great Britain.
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In Living Memory Series 17, Episode 2
2/4 How South African secret police bombed the London HQ of the African National Congress.
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Making History 29/01/2013
Helen Castor and guests discuss the history curriculum in Britain's schools.
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Witness Vietnam - the 'Christmas Bombings'
One girl's memories of the bombing that came before the ceasefire of 27 January 1973.
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In Our Time Romulus and Remus
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Romulus and Remus, the foundation myth of Rome.
Paul Gambaccini chairs the third heat of the general knowledge music quiz.