BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service. The Art of Monarchy Available now
There are currently 8 available episodes
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Legacy
8/8 A look at how the monarchy has dealt with a series of dynastic crises.
First broadcast: 31 Mar 2012
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Empire and Commonwealth
7/8 Will looks beyond Britain to see the monarchy as a global force.
First broadcast: 24 Mar 2012
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Progress
6/8 Will explores the relationship the institution of the monarchy has had with change.
First broadcast: 17 Mar 2012
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The People
5/8 Will Gompertz explores 500 years of British monarchs, through the objects they acquired.
First broadcast: 10 Mar 2012
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Magnificence
4/8 How the monarchy expresses power with displays of wealth and status.
First broadcast: 03 Mar 2012
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Faith
3/8 Will explores the monarch's relationship with the church through the centuries.
First broadcast: 25 Feb 2012
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Friend or Foe
2/8 Will examines items from the Royal Collection that are associated with war.
First broadcast: 18 Feb 2012
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Behind the Royal Image
1/8 Will begins looks at some of the most personal royal images in the Royal Collection.
First broadcast: 11 Feb 2012
