This Week in History

29th December to 4th January


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Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

This week: 29th December to 4th January

31st December 1600 - Queen Elizabeth I grants The East India Company a Royal Charter.

29th December 1170 - The death of Thomas Becket.
4th January 1912 - The Boy Scouts Association is granted its Royal Charter by King George V.

Presented by Ron Brown and Jane Steel.

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This Week in HistoryBy BBC Radio 4