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Jan 2020
28m 6s

Keeping It In The Family

Bbc Radio 4
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<p>Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence present the show that explores the historical connections behind today's issues. As fascination with genealogy and our own family history has become almost a national obsession, this week's programme looks at the historical aspects of what makes up a family and how attitudes to incestuous relationships have shifted over tim ... Show More
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