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Death of King George V

The Poetry of HistorySeries 2
Episode 4 of 4

Jonathan Bate examines historical events through the poetry they inspired. 4/4: John Betjeman's Death of King George V captures a subtle shift in the Britain where he had grown up.

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Sat 22 Dec 200723:30
BBC Radio 4

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  • Sun 16 Dec 200716:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sat 22 Dec 200723:30
    BBC Radio 4