Episode 3
As a keen theatre-goer, Charles takes every opportunity to mingle with his people. But in private he and his wife Catherine of Braganza long for an heir.
Written by Jenny Uglow
Read by Michael Maloney
Abridged by Libby Spurrier
Producer: Joanna Green
A Pier production for BBC Radio 4.
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Wed 12 May 201009:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Thu 13 May 201000:30BBC Radio 4
- Wed 29 Apr 201514:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 30 Apr 201502:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
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