What's The Monarchy For?
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202560 minRunning

What's The Monarchy For?

Network:BBC One

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Aired on Dec 16, 2025, 9:00 PM

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Power, money and influence - the monarchy is at the heart of our national life. David Dimbleby takes a personal look at its role and its future in a changing world.

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Status
Running
Language
English
Runtime
60 min
Premiered
December 2, 2025
Schedule
Tuesday at 9:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 3 Episodes)

Episode 1

With access to political players and royal insiders, broadcaster David Dimbleby asks: how much power does the monarch really have – and is it more than we tend to think?

Dec 2, 2025

60 min

Episode 2

Over the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, the Windsors amassed extraordinary private wealth without us noticing. How did they do it? David Dimbleby shines a light on the secrets of royal money.

Dec 9, 2025

60 min

Episode 3

In an episode featuring shocking scandals and startling interviews, David Dimbleby asks how far the royals will go to maintain public support – and can they succeed?

Dec 16, 2025

60 min

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