Episode 5
Simon Sebag Montefiore reflects the great historical romance between Catherine the Great and Prince Potemkin in 18th century St Petersburg.
Five writers, each intimately connected with Russia, examine some of the passions that led them to embark upon a life-long relationship with the nation. Simon Sebag Montefiore reflects on possibly the greatest of all historical romances - that between Catherine the Great and Prince Potemkin in 18th century St Petersburg.
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