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May 2022
32m 20s

The Prince’s Speech

BBC News
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Charles steps in for the Queen, setting out the government’s agenda. Adam is joined by Chris, as well as former BBC royal correspondent, Jenny Bond, to talk pomp, pageantry and legislation.

Also..…….. The BBC’s Colin Paterson and Liz Lake, co-writer and producer of TV drama "Footballers’ Wives", discuss day one of the so-called "Wagatha Christie" trial.

Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

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