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A teenage Andy Farrell working for Wigan Council in 1993 as a joiner - in case the rugby stuff doesn’t pay off for him… #Lions2025

A teenage Andy Farrell working for Wigan Council in 1993 as a joiner - in case the rugby stuff doesn’t pay off for him… #Lions2025

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Rishi after earning his first million…

Rishi after earning his first million…

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May 4th 1969 and speculation mounts that the Cabinet will topple the Prime Minister… “Let me say, for the benefit of those who have allowed themselves to be carried away by the gossip of the past few days. I know what is going on. I am going on.”

May 4th 1969 and speculation mounts that the Cabinet will topple the Prime Minister… “Let me say, for the benefit of those who have allowed themselves to be carried away by the gossip of the past few days. I know what is going on. I am going on.”

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It took just six seconds for Rob Burrow to create the moment that will live with rugby league fans forever…. Iconic 💕

It took just six seconds for Rob Burrow to create the moment that will live with rugby league fans forever…. Iconic 💕

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May 1969 and speculation mounts that the Chancellor Roy Jenkins is ready to topple the Prime Minister… “Let me say, for the benefit of those who have allowed themselves to be carried away by the gossip of the past few days. I know what is going on. I am going on.”

May 1969 and speculation mounts that the Chancellor Roy Jenkins is ready to topple the Prime Minister… “Let me say, for the benefit of those who have allowed themselves to be carried away by the gossip of the past few days. I know what is going on. I am going on.”

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After War, came the Peace… Tony Benn and Denis Healey bury the hatchet in the Chesterfield by-election (1984)

After War, came the Peace… Tony Benn and Denis Healey bury the hatchet in the Chesterfield by-election (1984)

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For most of us, Ray French was THE voice of rugby league. He took the sport on from the Waring era and made it his own. He narrated the British game from the humiliation of 1982 to the heady optimism of the 90s and the early 00s. Great commentators make the great moments ✊🏻

For most of us, Ray French was THE voice of rugby league. He took the sport on from the Waring era and made it his own. He narrated the British game from the humiliation of 1982 to the heady optimism of the 90s and the early 00s. Great commentators make the great moments ✊🏻

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After the Feb 1974 election, Denis Healey prepared for Britain’s “toughest budget since the war”. “People have said to me in the past few months, I wouldn’t do your job for a million pounds”.

After the Feb 1974 election, Denis Healey prepared for Britain’s “toughest budget since the war”. “People have said to me in the past few months, I wouldn’t do your job for a million pounds”.

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Can’t wait for Super League? 7️⃣ days to go.

Can’t wait for Super League? 7️⃣ days to go.

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#OTD 2014. Death of Tony Benn. “To whom are you accountable? And how can we get rid of you?”

#OTD 2014. Death of Tony Benn. “To whom are you accountable? And how can we get rid of you?”

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Farewell to one of England’s greats in Kevin Keegan 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Clip from 1979 when Mrs Thatcher invited him to take part in a Euro rally while playing for Hamburg. He refused - arguing that his dad, a miner - would kill him. He said he would have done it for Jim Callaghan though…

Farewell to one of England’s greats in Kevin Keegan 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Clip from 1979 when Mrs Thatcher invited him to take part in a Euro rally while playing for Hamburg. He refused - arguing that his dad, a miner - would kill him. He said he would have done it for Jim Callaghan though…

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July 1966 and the country watches on as the Charlton brothers take England into the World Cup final… But their dad - Bob- misses it all because he’s working a coal shift two miles underground The Coal Board and the BBC put on a special showing once back at the surface… 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

July 1966 and the country watches on as the Charlton brothers take England into the World Cup final… But their dad - Bob- misses it all because he’s working a coal shift two miles underground The Coal Board and the BBC put on a special showing once back at the surface… 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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16 years ago tonight, Gordon Brown resigned - and things got a bit heated about what would happen to British politics next…

16 years ago tonight, Gordon Brown resigned - and things got a bit heated about what would happen to British politics next…

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#OTD 2007. Tony Blair ends decade as PM in last PMQs - to a standing ovation on both sides of the House “Some may belittle politics but we know it is where people stand tall. I know it has its many harsh contentions, it is still the arena which sets the heart beating fast”

#OTD 2007. Tony Blair ends decade as PM in last PMQs - to a standing ovation on both sides of the House “Some may belittle politics but we know it is where people stand tall. I know it has its many harsh contentions, it is still the arena which sets the heart beating fast”

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“You better remember where you were watching this tonight - because in 30 years time someone will probably ask you”. The great Des Lynam - 30 years ago today - as England’s Euro 96 dream comes to an end and the BBC shows one of their best montages of all time… 😭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

“You better remember where you were watching this tonight - because in 30 years time someone will probably ask you”. The great Des Lynam - 30 years ago today - as England’s Euro 96 dream comes to an end and the BBC shows one of their best montages of all time… 😭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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#OTD 1994. Death of Labour Leader John Smith Having been 20pts ahead in the polls, he had taken apart the Major Government - mired in sleaze and incompetence: “If we were to offer that tale of events to the BBC…It might have even been too much for "Some Mothers Do 'Ave Them"

#OTD 1994. Death of Labour Leader John Smith Having been 20pts ahead in the polls, he had taken apart the Major Government - mired in sleaze and incompetence: “If we were to offer that tale of events to the BBC…It might have even been too much for "Some Mothers Do 'Ave Them"

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Farewell to Sir Billy Boston - a working class hero and a true icon of British sport 🏉 Here is some 8mm footage from a Wigan fan who filmed the great man in action - 1964

Farewell to Sir Billy Boston - a working class hero and a true icon of British sport 🏉 Here is some 8mm footage from a Wigan fan who filmed the great man in action - 1964

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#OTD 2010. Election. Hung Parliament. David Cameron promises to make a "big, open and comprehensive offer" to the Lib Dems Gordon Brown admits "we find ourselves in a position unknown to this generation of political leaders". Bruce Forsyth is on the BBC boat….

#OTD 2010. Election. Hung Parliament. David Cameron promises to make a "big, open and comprehensive offer" to the Lib Dems Gordon Brown admits "we find ourselves in a position unknown to this generation of political leaders". Bruce Forsyth is on the BBC boat….

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After the Good Friday agreement in 1998, Mo Mowlam emerged as the most popular politician in the country - but was replaced by Peter Mandelson. On Graham Norton she urged the government to stop the “whispering campaign” against her.

After the Good Friday agreement in 1998, Mo Mowlam emerged as the most popular politician in the country - but was replaced by Peter Mandelson. On Graham Norton she urged the government to stop the “whispering campaign” against her.

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30 years ago 📺 BBC2 broadcast its most expensive drama ever: Our Friends in the North. Politics, corruption and class in the North East, it was the State of the Nation series that captured the fall of Labour Britain and the rise of Thatcher's...

30 years ago 📺 BBC2 broadcast its most expensive drama ever: Our Friends in the North. Politics, corruption and class in the North East, it was the State of the Nation series that captured the fall of Labour Britain and the rise of Thatcher's...

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#OTD 1992. General Election. Exit poll predicts Hung Parliament with vote "too close to call".

#OTD 1992. General Election. Exit poll predicts Hung Parliament with vote "too close to call".

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25 years ago today, John Prescott went to Rhyl and was met by protesters - as the general election got underway…

25 years ago today, John Prescott went to Rhyl and was met by protesters - as the general election got underway…

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🗣️ “I can’t spake….” ⚡️ 30 years ago today, Castleford hammered Wigan in the Regal Trophy final…and Mick Morgan entered commentary immortality 👇🏼

🗣️ “I can’t spake….” ⚡️ 30 years ago today, Castleford hammered Wigan in the Regal Trophy final…and Mick Morgan entered commentary immortality 👇🏼

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Paul O’Grady takes on the “Austerity Budget” live on TV in 2010… “We should let them know that we are not taking these draconian cuts lightly”.

Paul O’Grady takes on the “Austerity Budget” live on TV in 2010… “We should let them know that we are not taking these draconian cuts lightly”.

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40 years ago, tomorrow, Neil Kinnock went to Bournemouth and delivered the speech of his life…

40 years ago, tomorrow, Neil Kinnock went to Bournemouth and delivered the speech of his life…

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#OTD 2005. Third term for Tony Blair as the BBC unveil their new CGI graphics… “2005 was the first election since the 1960s where economic related issues weren't among voters' top five concerns” A thread on the 2005 election 👇🏼

#OTD 2005. Third term for Tony Blair as the BBC unveil their new CGI graphics… “2005 was the first election since the 1960s where economic related issues weren't among voters' top five concerns” A thread on the 2005 election 👇🏼

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The time that Denis Healey was interviewed by Zig and Zag on the Big Breakfast 🍳 🥞

The time that Denis Healey was interviewed by Zig and Zag on the Big Breakfast 🍳 🥞

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Do it for Graham Taylor 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇳🇱 #EURO2024

Do it for Graham Taylor 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇳🇱 #EURO2024

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#OTD 2010. Gordon Brown resigns as Prime Minister - ending New Labour's 13 years in power. "Only those who have held the office of Prime Minister can understand the full weight of its responsibilities as well as its great capacity for good”.

#OTD 2010. Gordon Brown resigns as Prime Minister - ending New Labour's 13 years in power. "Only those who have held the office of Prime Minister can understand the full weight of its responsibilities as well as its great capacity for good”.

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#OTD 1983. General Election. Although Thatcher wins less votes than in 79, her majority increases to 144. Labour endure their worst electoral performance since 1923. Jim Callaghan gives an immediate verdict - blaming the party’s position on defence.

#OTD 1983. General Election. Although Thatcher wins less votes than in 79, her majority increases to 144. Labour endure their worst electoral performance since 1923. Jim Callaghan gives an immediate verdict - blaming the party’s position on defence.

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