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Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 15^th Sep 2009, 14:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Wed 16^th Sep 2009, 04:00 on BBC Radio 7

Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history. Narrated by Anna Massey, with Robert Powell.

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This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century

Episode 62: 1969 - The Troubles, Biafra, and in Place of Strife

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 30^th Sep 2009, 14:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Thu 1^st Oct 2009, 04:00 on BBC Radio 7

Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history. Narrated by Anna Massey, with Robert Powell.

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This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century

Episode 39: 1946 - Shortages, the National Health Bill and the UN Meet

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 28^th Aug 2009, 14:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Sat 29^th Aug 2009, 04:00 on BBC Radio 7

Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history. Narrated by Anna Massey, with Robert Powell.

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This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century

Episode 63: 1970 - Edward Heath Becomes PM

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 1^st Oct 2009, 14:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Fri 2^nd Oct 2009, 04:00 on BBC Radio 7

Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history. Narrated by Anna Massey, with Robert Powell.

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This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century

Episode 60: 1967 - The Six-Day War and Devaluation

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 28^th Sep 2009, 14:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Tue 29^th Sep 2009, 04:00 on BBC Radio 7

Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history. Narrated by Anna Massey, with Robert Powell.

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Series

This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century

Episode 61: 1968 - Revolution in Paris and Spring in Prague

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 29^th Sep 2009, 14:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Wed 30^th Sep 2009, 04:00 on BBC Radio 7

Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history. Narrated by Anna Massey, with Robert Powell.

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This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century

Episode 50: 1957 - Harold Macmillan Becomes PM and a Dog Goes into Space

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 14^th Sep 2009, 14:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Tue 15^th Sep 2009, 04:00 on BBC Radio 7

Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history. Narrated by Anna Massey, with Robert Powell.

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Series

This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century

Episode 46: 1953 - The New Elizabeth Age

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 8^th Sep 2009, 14:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Wed 9^th Sep 2009, 04:00 on BBC Radio 7

Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history. Narrated by Anna Massey, with Robert Powell.

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This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century

Episode 43: 1950 - War in Korea and the European Debate

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 3^rd Sep 2009, 14:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Fri 4^th Sep 2009, 04:00 on BBC Radio 7

Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history. Narrated by Anna Massey, with Robert Powell.

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Series

This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century

Episode 31: 1938 - Anschluss and the Munich Agreement

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 18^th Aug 2009, 14:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Wed 19^th Aug 2009, 04:00 on BBC Radio 7

Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history. Narrated by Anna Massey, with Robert Powell.

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Series

This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century

Episode 32: 1939 - The Approach of War

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 19^th Aug 2009, 14:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Thu 20^th Aug 2009, 04:00 on BBC Radio 7

Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history. Narrated by Anna Massey, with Robert Powell.

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Series

This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century

Episode 30: 1937 - A Coronation as War Looms

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 17^th Aug 2009, 14:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Tue 18^th Aug 2009, 04:00 on BBC Radio 7

Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history. Narrated by Anna Massey, with Robert Powell.

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Series

This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century

Episode 33: 1940 - Dunkirk, the Battle of Britain, and the Evacuation

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 20^th Aug 2009, 14:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Fri 21^st Aug 2009, 04:00 on BBC Radio 7

Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history. Narrated by Anna Massey, with Robert Powell.

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Series

This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century

Episode 34: 1941 - Morale, Propaganda, and the USA

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 21^st Aug 2009, 14:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Sat 22^nd Aug 2009, 04:00 on BBC Radio 7

Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history. Narrated by Anna Massey, with Robert Powell.

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Series

This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century

Episode 5: 1905 - Rebellion in Russia and Balfour Resigns

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 13^th Jul 2009, 14:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Tue 14^th Jul 2009, 04:00 on BBC Radio 7

Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history. Narrated by Anna Massey, with Robert Powell.

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This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century

Episode 70: 1977 - Jubilee and Charter 77

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 12^th Oct 2009, 14:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Tue 13^th Oct 2009, 04:00 on BBC Radio 7

Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history. Narrated by Anna Massey, with Robert Powell.

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This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century

Episode 71: 1978 - Camp David, Devolution, and a Polish Pope

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 13^th Oct 2009, 14:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Wed 14^th Oct 2009, 04:00 on BBC Radio 7

Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history. Narrated by Anna Massey, with Robert Powell.

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Series

This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century

Episode 57: 1964 - Ian Smith, Harold Wilson and Vietnam

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 23^rd Sep 2009, 14:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Thu 24^th Sep 2009, 04:00 on BBC Radio 7

Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history. Narrated by Anna Massey, with Robert Powell.

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Series

This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century

Episode 58: 1965 - The Death of Churchill, Rolling Thunder and UDI

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 24^th Sep 2009, 14:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Fri 25^th Sep 2009, 04:00 on BBC Radio 7

Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history. Narrated by Anna Massey, with Robert Powell.

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Series

This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century

Episode 23: 1930 - European Union and India

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 6^th Aug 2009, 14:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Fri 7^th Aug 2009, 04:00 on BBC Radio 7

Across the decades, Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history. Narrated by Anna Massey, with Robert Powell.

Genres

Series