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1989: Day by Day

1989: Day by Day: Episode 37: 10th November 1989

10th November 1989

Episode 37

Episode 37: 10th November 1989

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Hundreds of thousands of East Germans arrive in West Berlin amid scenes of shock and joy.

Hundreds of thousands of East Germans arrive in West Berlin amid scenes of shock and joy. East Germany will hold free, democratic and universal elections.

Sir John Tusa looks back at the events making the news 20 years ago.

Hundreds of thousands of East Germans arrive in West Berlin amid scenes of shock and joy. East Germany will hold free, democratic and universal elections, but will it be enough to keep its citizens? Moscow and Washington join in welcoming the reforms.

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

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