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1989 in review
A review of the events of 1989, including the revolutions in Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary and Romania, the invasion of Panama, and Soviet-Chinese summits.
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Fri 29 Dec 1989
21:00
Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4
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The inauguration of George Bush, 1989
A review of George H W Bush's cabinet, and his campaign for the presidency.
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1989 earthquake in California
The aftermath of the 1989 earthquake in California, and the vast television coverage.
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- Fri 29 Dec 1989 21:00Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4
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