1st to 7th December

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

This week: 1st to 7th December 4th December 1961 - Announcement of birth control pill approval and use on NHS 5th December 1933 - End of prohibition in the US 4th of December 1154 Pope Adrian IV elected – the only Englishman to ascend to papacy

Presented by Jane Steel and Viji Alles