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Black Knights and Blue Streaks

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Tony Hawks presents a two-part tale of Britain's brave but doomed attempt to compete in the space race. Part two is broadcast next week.
1. The Only Way Is Up. By 1960 British rockets were among the best in the world and Dan Dare was poised to become a reality. So why was he beaten into space by Laika the dog and why was Britain left firmly on the ground, straining its neck as others raced into orbit? Producer Adam Fowler

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