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With Dr. David Starkey. More than the biographies of the kings and queens of England, this lecture is an in depth examination of what the English monarchy has meant, in terms of the expression of the individual, the Mother of Parliaments, Magna Carta, the laws of England and the land of England. The importance of the rich heritage of the Anglo Saxon kings is featured but it does not stop there. This is the history of ideas and ideals, as well as colourful characters.

The story of George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence. Starring Gerard Cooke as George Plantagenet, Martin Nigel Davey as Richard III and Jeremy Harvey as Edward IV. Directed by Steven Clarke. For more info go to www.channel4.com/history/microsites/M/monarchy and www.gerardcooke.com Monarchy is also available to watch on Channel 4’s TV & Film on demand service – 4od ***Gerard Cooke will be playing the role of George, Duke of Clarence in William Shakespeare’s ‘Richard III’. 24th November – 5th December 2009 at the Alma Tavern Theatre, Alma Vale Road, Clifton, Bristol UK More information can be found at www.gerardcooke.com***