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British Monarchy Past and Present

Philip Dodd talks to historians Philip Ziegler and John Guy, biographer Sarah Bradford, journalist Deborah Orr and author William Kuhn about British monarchy past and present.

Philip Dodd and a panel including historians Philip Ziegler and John Guy, biographer Sarah Bradford, journalist Deborah Orr and author William Kuhn explore British monarchy past and present and ask what is the role of a royal head of state in the twenty first century.

Producer: Harry Parker

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45 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Philip Dodd
Interviewed Guest Philip Ziegler
Interviewed Guest John Guy
Interviewed Guest Sarah Bradford
Interviewed Guest Deborah Orr
Interviewed Guest William Kuhn
Producer Harry Parker

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  • Thu 4 Dec 2014 22:00

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