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The fall of communism in Romania and death of the Ceausescus

The fall of communism in Romania and death of the Ceausescus, recalled by British ambassador Michael Atkinson and his son Paul.

"Ceausescu said Romanians ate more meat per capita than in many Western countries...Asked why none could be seen in the shops, he said it was because it was shared out fairly...A patent absurdity."

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麻豆社 World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project