The Art of Monarchy - Behind the Royal Image
Art of Monarchy - Behind the Royal Image - Highlights from the Radio 4 collections
Woman's Hour -The Queen on Canvas (2010)
In this episode of Woman’s Hour, artist Isobel Peachey and art historian Professor Griselda Pollock discuss portraits of the Queen with presenter Jenny Murray.
Woman's Hour -The Queen's Works of Art (2010)
The art that played a remarkable role in the marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
The Hidden Henry VIII - Henry the Father (2009)
Five academics present portraits of unknown, intimate and surprising aspects of Henry VIII's character.
Charles II - Character (1985)
Dr John Morrill considers the character of Charles II.
Home this Afternoon - Miss Blake (1965)
Miss Blake, one of Queen Victoria’s godchildren, recalls her childhood visits to Queen Victoria at Osborne House.
Audrey Russell's Coronation Reports - The Queen's Robes (1953)
Reporter Audrey Russell finds herself alone in the robing room at Westminster Abbey just after the Queen’s Coronation on 2nd June 1953.
Miniature of a Mughal Prince—A History of the World in 100 Objects, Tolerance and Intolerance (AD 1550-1700)
Neil MacGregor with a miniature painting from Mughal India.
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Lord Charteris—Desert Island Discs
Sue Lawley's castaway is former private secretary to the Queen Lord Charteris
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Royal Wedding—Picture Power, Series 1
How one press photographer took the royal wedding balcony kiss shot.
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The Monarchy—In Our Time
Melvyn Bragg examines the enduring strengths and current role of the British monarchy.
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