Pleasure v Duty
Two-part series profiling Princess Margaret. This account reveals how Princess Margaret combined the rebellious force of modernity and respect for tradition.
This intimate two-part series profiles Princess Margaret, whose life and loves reflected the social and sexual revolution that transformed Britain during the 20th century. With sumptuous archive and revealing interviews, the series follows Margaret's life as she redefined our image of the modern princess.
This deeply personal account reveals how Princess Margaret's character combined the rebellious force of modernity and respect for tradition.
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Princess Margaret's childhood
Duration: 01:23
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Princess Margaret falls in love
Duration: 01:02
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Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Kora Kora
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Nina Simone
My Baby Just Cares For Me
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Nina Simone
My Baby Just Cares For Me
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Jóhann Jóhannsson
Good Morning Midnight
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Hank Mobley
Dig Dis
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The Yardbirds
For Your Love
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The Beatles
A Hard Day's Night
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Tennessee Ernie Ford, Jack Fascinato
Sixteen Tons
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The Beatles
A Hard Day's Night
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The Zombies
Time Of The Season
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Hannah Berryman |
| Director | Hannah Berryman |
| Executive Producer | Chris Granlund |
| Film Editor | James Gold |
Broadcasts
- Tue 11 Sep 201821:00
- Sat 15 Sep 201820:30
- Sat 29 Sep 201801:00BBC Two except Wales
- Sat 3 Aug 201921:00BBC Two except Scotland & Wales
- Sat 10 Aug 201920:00BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only
- Mon 18 Nov 201920:00
- Mon 6 Jul 202019:00BBC Two except Scotland & Wales
- Wed 16 Mar 202221:00
- Thu 17 Mar 202202:25
- Thu 2 Feb 202320:00
- Fri 3 Feb 202301:55
- Thu 19 Sep 202420:00
- Tue 11 Feb 202521:00
- Wed 12 Feb 202502:55
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