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Woman's Hour Drama - Balance of Power

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Deborah Davis's tale of power struggles in the court of Queen Anne

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Woman's Hour Drama - Balance of Power - Episode 1

Deborah Davis's tale of power struggles in the court of Queen Anne. In 1704, the young orphan girl Abigail Hill arrives at St James's Palace.

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Woman's Hour Drama - Balance of Power - Episode 2

Deborah Davis's tale of power struggles in the court of Queen Anne. Queen Anne takes Abigail into her confidence, and Abigail is rewarded with her own room in the Palace.

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Woman's Hour Drama - Balance of Power - Episode 3

Deborah Davis's tale of power struggles in the court of Queen Anne. Abigail arranges for the Leader of the Opposition to visit Queen Anne in private.

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Woman's Hour Drama - Balance of Power - Episode 4

Deborah Davis's tale of power struggles in the court of Queen Anne. Abigail's battle with the Duchess of Marlborough is out in the open. Can she become the Queen's favourite?

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Woman's Hour Drama - Balance of Power - Episode 5

Deborah Davis's tale of power struggles in the court of Queen Anne. Abigail's ally Mr Harley fails in his bid for power. But Abigail wins her battle with the Duchess of Marlborough.

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