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Union and Disunion (Season 1 Episode 4 of 4): A look at the events that led to the partition of Ireland. Union with David Olusoga airs on BBC Two HD at 2:40 AM, Saturday 30 December. A look at the events that led to the partition of Ireland

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A demo tape said to have launched Rod Stewart's career has sold for triple its initial estimate at auction. BBC reports Stewart recorded the demo on June 18, 19

Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty ImagesA demo tape said to have launched Rod Stewart's career has sold for triple its initial estimate at auction.

A demo tape said to have launched Rod Stewart's career has sold for triple its initial estimate at auction. BBC reports Stewart recorded the demo on June 18, 19

A demo tape said to have launched Rod Stewart's career has sold for triple its initial estimate at auction. BBC reports Stewart recorded the demo on June 18, 19

The 1964 recording, on a 15ips reel tape, is believed to have helped launch the star's solo career.

Sir Rod Stewart’s first studio recording helped secure his first record deal

Sir Rod Stewart’s first studio recording helped secure his first record deal

Sir Rod Stewart’s first studio recording helped secure his first record deal