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Mike Batt is known for creating one of the most well-known British novelty pop acts of the 1970s, The Wombles. Batt wrote and composed the theme song to the children’s TV series, which led to the rising popularity of ‘The Wombling Song’.
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Battle of the bulge - Monocle
Tight-fitting timeline: 1914 Alexander MacRae, a Scot, establishes hosiery company Fortitude in Sydney; it moves into swimwear and changes its name to Speedo. 1928 MacRae designs racerback costume. 1961 Speedos as we know them today are born when Peter Travis designs the Y-front model. 1972 Speedos go mainstream in the US when Mark Spitz wins gold in Munich wearing a pair decorated with the ...
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Episode Date Description Download Play; 3469: 22 Nov 2024 58 min: Will the ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu make a difference? As the International Criminal Court (ICC) issues arrest warrants for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, among others, we assess what effects it will have in resolving the conflict between Israel and Gaza.
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