The Aberfan disaster and women who made history
Steve Humphries reflects on the 1966 tragedy that enveloped a Welsh village, while Jenni Murray talks about her new book A History of Britain in 21 Women

Published: October 20, 2016 at 12:04 PM
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.
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