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There are currently 5 available episodes

Series 1 Episode 5

5/5 Matthew Parris on valedictories which embarrassed ministers.

First broadcast: 17 Nov 2009

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Series 1 Episode 4

4/5 Despatches which changed the course of history.

First broadcast: 10 Nov 2009

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Series 1 Episode 3

3/5 In their valedictories, diplomats recount the hardships of foreign service.

First broadcast: 03 Nov 2009

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Series 1 Episode 2

2/5 How diplomacy requires an ambassador to see beyond the shortcomings of foreign hosts.

First broadcast: 27 Oct 2009

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Series 1 Episode 1

1/5 Valedictories in which retiring ambassadors poked fun at the nations where they had served

First broadcast: 20 Oct 2009

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