What's the Monarchy For? (Season 1)

David Dimbleby examines the power, wealth and survival of the institution at the heart of our national life: the monarchy.

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    Episode 1 (Episode 1)

    Air date: 2025-12-02

    Runtime: 58 min

    Overview: 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?

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    Episode 2 (Episode 2)

    Air date: 2025-12-09

    Runtime: 58 min

    Overview: 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.

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    Episode 3 (Episode 3)

    Air date: 2025-12-16

    Runtime: 59 min

    Overview: 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?

What's the Monarchy For?

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