What's The Monarchy For?

Station:
BBC One (GB)

Status:
Running

Start:
2025-12-02

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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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S1E1 - 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?

Air Date: 02 Dec 2025 15:00 (CDT)

S1E2 - 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.

Air Date: 09 Dec 2025 15:00 (CDT)

S1E3 - 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?

Air Date: 16 Dec 2025 15:00 (CDT)