This Week in History

1st to 7th December


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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 – the only Englishman to ascend to papacy

Presented by Jane Steel and Viji Alles

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This Week in HistoryBy BBC Radio 4