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That Was the Year: 1642

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Today's headlines...
The King declares war on Parliament and the Queen tries to pawn the crown jewels... a 19-year-old French student invents the pocket calculator... a poodle is promoted to Major-General.
Chris Serle takes a look at the news stories of 1642. With Judy Merry, John Mundy and Dr John Morrill

Contributors

Presenter:
Chris Serle
Guest:
Judy Merry
Guest:
John Mundy
Guest:
Dr John Morrill
Designer:
Barry Roach
Director:
Mike Healey
Producer:
David Brown
Source: Radio Times

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