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The Royal Peculiar

Episode number: 1

Overview: Alan Bennett goes behind the scenes at Westminster Abbey, watching the comings and goings in 'the Queen's parish church'.

Whom Would You Like to Be Seen Dead With?

Episode number: 2

Overview: Alan Bennett goes high up into the north transept of Westminster Abbey, wanders along a hidden passage that goes around the whole building, sits in on a meeting of the Dean and Chapter, and visits the tombs.

A Mirror of England

Episode number: 3

Overview: Alan Bennett watches the main daily service of Evensong and reflects on his boyhood religion.