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1 online resource (streaming video file) (58 min. 59 sec.) ; 355973221 bytes |
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In the first of this three-part series which looks at the life and achievements of The Queen, Andrew Marr tells the story of the young girl who never expected to reign over us. Sixty years after she acceded to the throne, he looks at what she actually does for us both at home and abroad.Marr observes the day-to-day duties of the Royal Family and hears from the Duke of Cambridge (Prince William), Prince Harry, the Earl of Wessex (Prince Edward), the Princess Royal (Princess Anne) and Princess Eugenie about the remarkable skills The Queen has acquired in 60 years of walkabouts, state visits and receptions. The Queen has a private motto - "I have to be seen to be believed" - this program bears witness to the extraordinary energy that she puts into every engagement, however small, however grand.The film looks closely at the influence of The Queen's grandfather, father and mother, the impact of the abdication, and the unique relationship between the Head of State and her Government. The Queen has seen 12 Prime Ministers in her reign, and Marr looks at the special relationships she has had with them, and hears from David Cameron, Tony Blair and Sir John Major.Marr also follows The Queen to the Middle East and the USA to assess her global impact on British trade and international relations. The Duke of York (Prince Andrew) gives his perspective on The Queen's impact on overseas trade and Foreign Secretary William Hague and David Cameron gauge her effect on British standing abroad.PRODUCTION DETAILS:Written and presented by Andrew Marr (History of Modern Britain, The Making of Modern Britain). Producer Sally Norris; Executive Producer Nick Vaughan-Barratt. A BBC production |
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Broadcast 2012-05-13 at 19:30:00 |
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Classification: G |
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Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-.
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Queens -- Biography.
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Kings and rulers -- Influence.
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Kings and rulers -- Social life and customs.
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United Kingdom.
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Streaming video
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Norris, Sally, director
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Marr, Andrew, host
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