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Royals for Hire (Original title)
Date: 07 November 1996 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom



Synopsis: Investigative documentary about how some British Royals use the prestige of their titles to get free clothes, titles and even jobs. Reports on Diana Princess of Wales (who pays for her designer dresses?), the Duchess of York (who funds her flights around the world?), Prince Michael of Kent (why has he promoted a line of tableware?) etc.

Subject:
Monarchy

Series title:
Big Story
TV Transmissions
Date: 07 November 1996Broadcast channel: ITVCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 19:30-20:00Runtime: 25 mins Network - Language: English - Colour - Sound

Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Digital materials(1)
Description: AS-11 UK DPP SD - MXF OP1aDuration: 00:25:14 minutesD10 - BFI identifier: N-660203
Status: Master



Video materials(1)
Description: D3Duration: 25.14 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1996-11-07BFI identifier: C-903056
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape