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Parting Shots Episodes

    Episode 5Series 1

    5/5 Matthew Parris on valedictories which embarrassed ministers.

    Episode 4Series 1

    4/5 Despatches which changed the course of history.

    Episode 3Series 1

    3/5 In their valedictories, diplomats recount the hardships of foreign service.

    Episode 2Series 1

    2/5 How diplomacy requires an ambassador to see beyond the shortcomings of foreign hosts.

    Episode 1Series 1

    1/5 Valedictories in which retiring ambassadors poked fun at the nations where they had served