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The Duke’s Award

Helen Skelton looks back at the history of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme has touched the lives of thousands of young people since its creation in 1956. Now run in 144 counties, it celebrates the virtues of personal challenge and self-reliance.

Helen Skelton looks back on the history of the award.

Producer: Mark Rickards

Executive Producer: David Stenhouse

1 hour

Last on

Fri 16 Apr 202121:00
BBC Radio 4

Broadcasts

  • Sat 10 Apr 202105:00
    BBC Radio 5 Live
  • Fri 16 Apr 202121:00
    BBC Radio 4