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Do you remember were you where when JFK was shot?
Do you remember were you where when JFK was shot?

This year marks the 70th anniversary of Orson Welles' War of the Worlds... and when it was first broadcast it sent a wave of panic and mayhem across America.. Now although that news flash was a hoax, albeit a very elaborate one.. there have been many newsflashes throughout history that haven't been..From the assassination of JFK to the now infamous OJ Simpson car chase.

So on our 'We Interrupt This Broadcast Special' we're taking a look at how America's news agencies have broken some of the biggest stories of the 20th century.

And to take a look through the vaults with Dave is journalist and author Harry Browne..

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Presenter: Dave Fanning
Producer: Jack Murphy, Grace O'Connor and Olan McGowan
Researcher: Susan O'Loghlin and Dave McHugh
BCO: Ailish O'Shea