Portrait of Lord Melvyn Bragg, host of In Our Time

Republicanism in the United Kingdom

Republicanism in the United Kingdom is the political movement that seeks to replace the United Kingdom's monarchy with a republic. Supporters of the movement, called republicans, support alternative forms of governance to a monarchy, such as an elected head of state.

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  1. Chartism

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 19th-century campaign for greater democracy: the changes demanded in the People's Charter included votes for all men and secret ballots.

    9 Feb 2023

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    Featuring: Joan Allen, Emma Griffin, Robert Saunders

     
  2. Republicanism

    Melvyn Bragg examines how English republicanism has developed from Cromwell to the present day, and examines whether it is embedded as a sentiment deep within the culture of England.

    3 February 2000

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    Featuring: Sarah Barber, Andrew Roberts