Use BBC.com or the new BBC App to listen to BBC podcasts, Radio 4 and the World Service outside the UK.

Find out how to listen to other BBC stations

Episode details

Radio 4,21 Jan 2026,5 mins

19th to 25th of January

This Week in History

Available for over a year

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life. This week: 19th to 25th of January. 20th Jan 1265 - The first English Parliament met at Westminster Hall. 24th Jan 1961 - A US Air force plane carrying two Hydrogen bombs broke up mid-air over North Carolina. 19th Jan 1903 - A new bicycle race was announced "Tour de France". Presented by Caroline Nicholls and Ron Brown.

Programme Website
More episodes
Trending Now