This Week in History

September 29th - October 5th


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

This week: 29th September to 5th October

- 3rd October 1990. East and West Germany were officially reunified.

- 29th September 1829. Formation of The Metropolitan police, London's first official police force.
- 5th October 1962. The first James Bond film, Dr. No, had its world premiere.

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This Week in HistoryBy BBC Radio 4