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Our Man in China: The Diaries

Edward Stourton presents extracts from the extraordinary diaries of Sir Robert Hart, a Victorian diplomat in China.

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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The Boxer Uprising
Sir Robert organises the defence of Peking against the Boxer rebels.
15 mins11 Nov 2016
The Heart of Empire
Sir Robert is called in to help with the fight against the Taiping rebels.
15 mins10 Nov 2016
The Inspector General
Sir Robert is appointed head of the Imperial Chinese Maritime Customs Service.
15 mins09 Nov 2016
A Servant of the Crown
Robert Hart: a Victorian diplomat who helped transform China into a modern trading nation.
15 mins08 Nov 2016
A Man in a Hurry
Robert Hart: a Victorian diplomat who helped transform China into a modern trading nation.
15 mins07 Nov 2016