Parting Shots - Series 2

Matthew Parris marks the passing of the valedictory despatch, the traditional final telegram home in which British ambassadors could let their hair down and settle a few scores

Parting Shots - Series 2 - Cold Warriors and the perils of forecasting

Matthew Parris reveals the final despatches from British diplomats behind the Iron Curtain. Valedictory missives show the perils of trying to forecast international affairs.

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Parting Shots - Series 2 - Poking fun at foreigners, and thanks to the long-suffering spouse

Matthew Parris returns with more revealing despatches from Foreign Office archives. British ambassadors poke fun at foreigners, and pay tribute to their long-suffering spouses.

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Parting Shots - Series 2 - The sun sets on Empire

Matthew Parris reveals the final despatches from British diplomats behind in the last outposts of Empire, which capture the dying days of British rule.

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