This Week in History - 1st to 7th December

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

This week: 1st to 7th December
4th December 1961 - Announcement of birth control pill approval and use on NHS
5th December 1933 - End of prohibition in the US
4th of December 1154 Pope Adrian IV elected – the only Englishman to ascend to papacy

Presented by Jane Steel and Viji Alles

Published on Monday, 1st December 2025.

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