Sep 7, 2021
The date is February 1952. Edward's brother King George VI has died and he returns to England to attend the funeral. While he's there, he takes the opportunity to make plans for his retirement.
The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller.
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Narrator: Fraser Fraser - www.mandy.com/uk/actor/fraser-fraser-1 – T: @fraserfraser123
Intro/Outro: Becky Reader
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Sound Disclaimer: The Lost Tapes of History was recorded remotely during lockdown in late 2020. As such, the actors used what equipment they had available and were limited by their location. This has resulted in variable audio quality although hopefully, it won’t stop your enjoyment of the podcast.