Stories from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, the Prague Spring, America's Vietnam War and the coup in Chile. With Bridget Kendall.
Bridget Kendall tells the stories of four crucial episodes from the later decades of the Cold War through the memories of those who were there, in an omnibus edition of episodes from this week's programmes in Radio 4's Cold War series.
The Chinese Cultural Revolution: the story of a UK diplomat and a Chinese teacher caught in the Cultural revolution.
The Prague Spring: Bridget Kendall hears from three people who witnessed the Soviet-led invasion which brought the Prague Spring to an end.
America's Vietnam War: Three US veterans recall how the Vietnam War affected their lives.
The Coup in Chile: Bridget Kendall hears from three people who were close to the Presidential Palace during the coup that brought down Allende's government in Chile.
Producers: Phil Tinline and Martin Williams.
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- Fri 7 Jul 2017 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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