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The Pelican Pod

The Pelican Pod: Episode 3 (Long live the cause of freedom!)

The Pelicans mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day by reflecting on the run up to victory in Europe and the celebrations that followed in Britain.

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  • Episode 2 - Part 2 (Lovely Duckys!)

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    In the second of a double-header, to commemorate the anniversary of Kate and Will's wedding, the Pelicans discuss England's most controversial marriage of all time with reformation, love letters, and executions abound.
  • Episode 2 - Part 1 (The True Succeeders, By God's Fair Ordinance Conjoin Together!)

    43:32|
    In the first of a double-header, to commemorate the anniversary of Kate and Will's wedding, the Pelicans discuss a couple of the most significant royal marriages in English history, beginning with the most unlikeliest of matches - that of a Welsh noble, from a dubious line and the niece of England's most despised uncle.
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    28:22|
    In the inaugural episode of the Pelican Pod, Ben and Alex mark Elizabeth II turning 94, by recalling some interesting stories of past monarchical birthdays, including her own very first.