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Pleasure vs Duty

Two-part series profiling Princess Margaret. This account reveals how Princess Margaret combined the rebellious force of modernity and respect for tradition.

This intimate two-part series profiles Princess Margaret, whose life and loves reflected the social and sexual revolution that transformed Britain during the 20th century. With sumptuous archive and revealing interviews, the series follows Margaret's life as she redefined our image of the modern princess.

This deeply personal account reveals how Princess Margaret's character combined the rebellious force of modernity and respect for tradition.

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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:06

    Penguin Cafe Orchestra

    Kora Kora

  • 00:36

    Nina Simone

    My Baby Just Cares For Me

  • 00:39

    Nina Simone

    My Baby Just Cares For Me

  • 00:45

    Jóhann Jóhannsson

    Good Morning Midnight

  • 00:47

    Hank Mobley

    Dig Dis

  • 00:49

    The Yardbirds

    For Your Love

  • 00:52

    The Beatles

    A Hard Day's Night

  • 00:52

    Tennessee Ernie Ford, Jack Fascinato

    Sixteen Tons

  • 00:55

    The Beatles

    A Hard Day's Night

  • 00:56

    The Zombies

    Time Of The Season

Credits

Role Contributor
Producer Hannah Berryman
Director Hannah Berryman
Executive Producer Chris Granlund
Film Editor James Gold

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