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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.
