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Her Majesty and her Leaders

Paddy O'Connell recounts Her Majesty's reign through her dealings with political leaders.

Paddy O’Connell looks back at Her Majesty’s life, telling the story of her reign through the relationships she formed with political leaders in the UK and around the world. From the moment the Princess Elizabeth learned of her father’s death in 1952 and her imminent succession to the throne, she had no choice but to immerse herself in a world of politics and politicians. For decades, she offered a unique advisory position for political leaders, who were there every step of the way.

From Winston Churchill to the 21st century, via Harold Wilson and Margaret Thatcher, the Queen hosted a weekly audience for the Prime Minister – an opportunity for them to seek her counsel and a listening ear.

These relationships went further than the UK’s shores. Her Majesty also formed close bonds with political leaders across the Commonwealth and decades’ worth of US presidents.

Paddy takes a dive into the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ archive to try to understand these relationships, and how the stories of her political leaders can tell us the stories of her reign.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 10 Sep 2022 20:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Al Martino

    Here In My Heart

    • Housewives Choice (Various Artists).
    • Music & Memories.

  • Frankie Laine

    I Believe

    • Songs Of The Century (Disc 2).
    • Global Records & Tapes.

  • Bill Haley and His Comets

    Rock Around The Clock

    • That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

  • Elvis Presley

    All Shook Up

    • Presley - The All Time Greatest Hits.
    • RCA.

  • Cliff Richard & The Drifters

    Move It

  • The Beatles

    She Loves You

    • The Beatles - 1.
    • Apple.
    • 003.

  • Lulu & The Luvvers

    Shout

    • It's Party Time (Various Artists).
    • Magic.
    • 8.

  • Mungo Jerry

    In The Summertime

    • In The Summertime-Sound Of 70's, Part.
    • Old Gold.

  • Brotherhood of Man

    Save Your Kisses For Me

    • The Ivor Novello Winners.
    • EMI.

  • Blondie

    Sunday Girl

    • 70's Number Ones Vol 3.
    • Old Gold.
    • 9.

  • Madonna

    Vogue

    • Finally Enough Love (Deluxe Edition).
    • Rhino.

  • Spice Girls

    Spice Up Your Life

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin.
    • 11.

  • Take That

    Rule The World

    • (CD Single).
    • Polydor.

  • Adele

    Someone Like You

    • 21.
    • XL.
    • 1.

Broadcast

  • Sat 10 Sep 2022 20:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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