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US bombing of Libya, 1986
Alistair Cooke on the aftermath of the US air raid on Libya of 15th April 1986, and the demands of pianist Vladimir Horowitz during his first visit to the USSR.
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Fri 25 Apr 1986
21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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Margaret Thatcher's re-election and the 'special relationship', 1983
An American perspective on the re-election of Margaret Thatcher.
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Iranian hostage rescue attempt, 1980
President Carter's attempt to rescue the US hostages being held in Iran ends in tragedy.
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- Fri 25 Apr 1986 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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