What's The Monarchy For?

What's The Monarchy For?

BBC One Running

1 Season · 3 Episodes · Premiered December 2, 2025

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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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

3 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Tue, Dec 2 2025 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
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?
E02
Episode 2
Tue, Dec 9 2025 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
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.
E03
Episode 3
Tue, Dec 16 2025 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
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?

Cast

David Dimbleby
David Dimbleby as Presenter

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