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Oct 2016
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The Aberfan disaster and women who made ...

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As we approach the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, historian and producer Steve Humphries talks about how the Welsh village has coped with the tragedy. Meanwhile, we are joined by Woman’s Hour presenter Jenni Murray to discuss some of the figures she's chosen for her new book A History of Britain in 21 Women Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f ... Show More
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