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10th to 16th November
A new Polish Republic, a Great Comet and a spy revealed. Radio 4 discovers fascinating stories from the past.
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
This week: 10th to 16th November
11th November 1918 - A republic was declared in Poland
14th November 1680 - Gottfried Kirch discovers the Great Comet
16th November 1979 - Anthony Blunt is revealed as the 'fourth man' in the Cambridge spy ring
Presented by Viji Alles and Ron Brown
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Fri 14 Nov 2025
20:55
麻豆社 Radio 4 & Live News
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- Wed 12 Nov 2025 11:40麻豆社 Radio 4
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Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
