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BBC One
on BBC One London

A series of four programmes about the truth behind some of the popular figures in British history. 1: Dick Whittington
Introduced by Magnus Magnusson The real Richard Whittington was a skilful medieval businessman who made his money importing luxury textiles and who gained royal favour by lending money to the Crown. But how did this sober and sensible man become a fairy-tale hero? And how did he get linked with a black cat?
Producer JANE COLES
Editor BRUCE NORMAN

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Unknown:
Dick Whittington
Introduced By:
Magnus Magnusson
Unknown:
Richard Whittington
Producer:
Jane Coles
Editor:
Bruce Norman
Source: Radio Times

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