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3rd November 1989

Protests in East Germany force the resignation of the Mayor of Leipzig and five government hardliners; trouble for Gorbachev as Russian miners down tools.

Sir John Tusa looks back at the events making the news 20 years ago.

Protests in East Germany force the resignation of the Mayor of Leipzig and five government hardliners; trouble for Gorbachev as Russian miners down tools; and a high speed link between London and the Channel Tunnel? 'Not in my back yard', say people in Swanley.

A Somethin' Else production for 91热爆 Radio 4.

4 minutes

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Tue 3 Nov 2009 16:56

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  • Tue 3 Nov 2009 16:56