11: The Best Bits so far: including the Curse of Tutankhamun, Sir Francis Drake, Perkin Warbeck, an unprovoked attack on Winnie the Pooh and ANGRY GERMANS!
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Yesterday's News
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A collection of some of my favourite stories, chats and outtakes from the first 10 episodes of Yesterday's News. Thanks to everyone who has listened and all my guests. Happy New Year! #podcast #history #comedy
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