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Cold War: Stories from the Big Freeze

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Bridget Kendall presents an oral history tracing decisive moments of the Cold War.

Cold War: Stories from the Big Freeze: Series 2

Cold War: Stories from the Big Freeze: Series 2: Omnibus 1

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Bridget Kendall presents stories from the Cold War, from China to Chile.

Stories from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, the Prague Spring, America's Vietnam War and the coup in Chile. With Bridget Kendall.

Bridget Kendall tells the stories of four crucial episodes from the later decades of the Cold War through the memories of those who were there, in an omnibus edition of episodes from this week's programmes in Radio 4's Cold War series.

The Chinese Cultural Revolution: the story of a UK diplomat and a Chinese teacher caught in the Cultural revolution.

The Prague Spring: Bridget Kendall hears from three people who witnessed the Soviet-led invasion which brought the Prague Spring to an end. 

America's Vietnam War: Three US veterans recall how the Vietnam War affected their lives.

The Coup in Chile: Bridget Kendall hears from three people who were close to the Presidential Palace during the coup that brought down Allende's government in Chile. 

Producers: Phil Tinline and Martin Williams.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Bridget Kendall presents an oral history of the early Cold War.

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