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1st to 7th December
The announcement of birth control pill approval, the end of prohibition in the US and the only Englishman to ascend to papacy. Radio 4 discovers fascinating stories from the past.
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
This week: 1st to 7th December
4th December 1961 - Announcement of birth control pill approval and use on NHS
5th December 1933 - End of prohibition in the US
4th of December 1154 Pope Adrian IV elected 鈥� the only Englishman to ascend to papacy
Presented by Jane Steel and Viji Alles
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Wed 3 Dec 2025
11:40
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