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Book of the Week Philip Short - Mitterrand Episodes

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  1. Episode 5

    5/5 Mitterrand leaves the Elysee Palace for the last time in 1995, after 14 years in power.

  2. Episode 4

    4/5 As president of the EEC, Mitterrand goes out of his way to cultivate 'Dear Mrs Thatcher'.

  3. Episode 3

    3/5 Mitterrand kept his private life quiet for most of his career, but he had two families.

  4. Episode 2

    2/5 Francois, the son of a station master, became fascinated with politics.

  5. Episode 1

    1/5 The infamous Observatory Affair nearly finishes Mitterrand's political career.