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David Starkey's Music and Monarchy

Episode 1: Crown and Choir

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Dr David Starkey reveals how the story of British music was shaped by its monarchy, beginning with kings who were also composers, Henry V and Henry VIII. Show more

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