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Into the Archives with Peter Fleming

1.4. Current Affairs

Season 1, Ep. 4

Today, Peter guides us through his attempts to keep the nation's children informed, whether they liked it or not. Features an off-air clip from This Just In and almost two scandalous revelations, plus your own correspondence. Special thanks to Sooz Kempner, Mabel Slattery and Robin Bland.


Help Peter's search for his programmes by leaving a review of this podcast, or donate to help his archivist pay his bills: https://ko-fi.com/peterflemingtv.


Twitter: @PeterFlemingTV

Facebook: /PeterFlemingTV


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