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August 22nd, 1914, on a road near Casteau in Belgium, one member of the 4th Irish Royal Dragoon Guards raised his rifle, steadied his breath and changed history forever. Drummer and Cavalryman, Ernest Edward Thomas had just fired Europe's first shot of the First World War.

Join us as we tell his story, explain his connection with Brighton and The Duke of York's Picturehouse, and describe that fateful shot, taken the day before the first Battle of Mons.

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For our 13th Episode, we are taking a look at perhaps the unluckiest man there ever was, in the true story of Roy Sullivan, the Spark Ranger or Human Lightning Rod.

Between 1942 and 1977, Roy was struck by lightning seven times, and despite having his hair catch fire more than once and even coming round from a strike and immediately fighting off a bear, Roy lived to tell the tale. That is until he could no longer carry the weight of his bad luck.

But was it just bad luck? Was it science, or something more?

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Discover the life and legacy of Caroline Kennedy, the last surviving child of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Often described as the most famous woman you know the least about, Caroline's journey is a story of resilience, diplomacy, and the weight of a monumental heritage.

​Follow her journey from being the celebrated "First Child" of the White House to her career as the US Ambassador to Japan and Australia. We explore the immense trauma of the JFK assassination and the death of her uncle, Bobby Kennedy, and the cultural shift of her mother’s marriage to Aristotle Onassis.

​Plus, we uncover the true story of hidden inspiration for one of the world's favorite sing-along hits. Join us for an intimate look at the Kennedy family history through the lens of the woman who carries the legacy forward.

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