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The Chelsea Pensioners

Episode 4 of 5

Caroline Swinburne meets military veterans choosing to live together at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London. From 2004.

Caroline Swinburne meets retired professionals who have chosen to spend their senior years in care homes that cater for specific trades.

Now she meets retired servicemen who've chosen to spend their final years surrounded by others from the military at The Royal Hospital Chelsea.

Producer: Simon Elmes

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2004.

Release date:

15 minutes

On radio

Thu 30 Jul 202609:30

Broadcast

  • Thu 30 Jul 202609:30