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October 27th to November 2nd
A prime minister assassinated, the birth of a literary classic and a legendary boxing match. Radio 4 discovers fascinating stories from the past.
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
This week: 27th October to 2nd November
31st October 1984 - Indian Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi is assassinated
28th October 1726 - "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift is published.
30th October 1974 - Muhammad Ali defeats George Foreman in 'The Rumble In The Jungle'
Presented by Viji Alles and Caroline Nicholls
Produced by Stuart Ross and Amanda Litherland
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Viji Alles |
| Presenter | Caroline Nicholls |
| Producer | Amanda Litherland |
| Producer | Stuart Ross |
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- Last Wednesday 11:40蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
- Friday 20:55蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 & Live News
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This Week in History
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
