David Dimbleby: What's The Monarchy For? 3parts Power Without Accountability (Dec25)

Part 1: Secrecy Spin & Control Part 2: Tax Exemption & the Royal Slave Trade Part 3: Charles' Adultery; Diana's Death & PR Control Freaks BBC One What's the Monarchy For? - Series 1: Episode 1 Broadcaster David Dimbleby has reported on countless royal occasions – from weddings to funerals and jubilees. But often he feels his role has been to help the palace and the people inside it present themselves as they want to be seen. Now, as recent events put the family under the spotlight, Dimbleby probes politicians and royal insiders on fundamental questions about the institution at the heart of our national life. In this episode, we are told the monarch is politically neutral and would never influence the running of the country – but is that really true? How much power does the king or queen really have? And in a world where political leaders are continuingly under attack, what role is there for our unelected head of state? Featuring interviews with royal insiders alongside political players such as David Cameron and Jacob Rees-Mogg. 9pm 2 Dec 2025 What's the Monarchy For? Series 1: Episode 2 Over the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, the Windsors amassed extraordinary private wealth without us really noticing. How did they do it? David Dimbleby shines a light on the secrets of royal money, revealing how Charles became the first billionaire to take the throne. From tax exemptions to lobbying government, we discover how Queen Elizabeth II oversaw the most lucrative...