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The New Elizabethans
James Naughtie profiles 60 public figures nominated to mark the diamond jubilee
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3.8 stars from 63 ratings
cool!
its soooooo interesting! and perfect because i hate reading stuff and the info is just read out to me!
rufus_and_marco via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 09/21/12
Satisfying mid sized bites
Short bios of Britons prominent during the long reign of Elizabeth II. They cover basic facts as a reference work would, but also have a point of view. As an American of a certain age I was already familiar with about half of the personalities, have enjoyed all I've listened to so far,...Read full review »
justannesopinion via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/08/12
Brilliant
Excellent series of audio portraits of a varied collection of modern Elizabethan's highlighting and discussing their influence and impact on the modern age. Well written and presented by Radio 4s Jim Naughtie. Short synopses which give a taste and a flavour of the modern Elizabethan age and...Read full review »
JGS1Y via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 07/13/12
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