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That's History

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Roy Porter presents the second of six selections of topical items with a history to tell. This week, how the X-ray was invented by accident exactly 100 years ago, the origins of the Diwali festival and the true story behind witches and Hallowe'en.
Producer Malcolm Brammar. Editor Ian Bell Repeated tomorrow 8.30pm

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Unknown:
Roy Porter
Producer:
Malcolm Brammar.
Editor:
Ian Bell
Source: Radio Times

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