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with Christopher Cook.
As Chris Patten takes over as the last British
Governor of Hong Kong, Philip Ziegler recalls Lord Mountbatten who, as the last Viceroy of India, presided over the transfer of power 45 years ago. Plus: in 1816 Lord
Amherst set out for China on a delicate mission. A series of letters he wrote to his wife reveal the difficulties he experienced in negotiating with the Chinese.
Producer John Knight

Contributors

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Christopher Cook.
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Chris Patten
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Philip Ziegler
Producer:
John Knight
Source: Radio Times

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