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So You Think You Know Your Kings and Queens?

on BBC One London

Which King had his head chopped off?
Which Queen was not amused?
Who was the youngest king to come to the British throne?
How much do you know about the merry or morose Monarchs that have reigned over Great Britain in the last 1,000 years?

Cliff Michelmore challenges you to answer questions on our Kings and Queens.
Also taking the test - a team of 'Kings' from stage and TV with Robert Hardy - Henry V, Donald Sinden - Henry VIII and 'Queens' of stage and TV Dame Flora Robson - Queen Elizabeth, Daphne Slater - Queen Mary and in the studio to comment on historical fact and fiction, two well-known historians, Professor Joel Hurstfield and Professor John Hale, of University College, London.

(Donald Sinden is a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company)

Contributors

Presenter:
Cliff Michelmore
Panellist:
Robert Hardy
Panellist:
Donald Sinden
Panellist:
Flora Robson
Panellist:
Daphne Slater
Expert:
Professor Joel Hurstfield
Expert:
Professor John Hale
Designer:
David Drewery
Director:
Patricia Wood
Producer:
Tony Broughton

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