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Jan 2022
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Hindsight- Season 3 Trailer

Al Jazeera
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From the mother of radioactivity to the 'mad dog of the Middle East', hear from history's heroes and villains in season 3 of Hindsight. Charles Dance of The Crown and Game of Thrones returns as narrator. Have a listen to what's coming.

New season begins January 25th. 


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