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Hi coming up on the show the row over rule Britannia the Republican National Convention and the Return of Schools.

Reports suggested the lyrics would be dropped from this year's last night because of

sensitivity about Britain's imperial past.

Songs that still sound patriotic to some are now out of step, even in century to others.

Britain ruled the waves and never ever shall be slaves.

They talk about the slave trade.

I think it's time we stop this general bout of self-recrimination and wetness.

This year's last night of the proms was always going to be a bit unusual.

Because of the pandemic, the BBC's flagship classical music event will take place without an audience.

But in a move which has angered many, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the BBC announced

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