Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
Biography: Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon was the wife of King George VI and the mother of Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon. She was Queen of the United Kingdom and the Dominions from her husband's accession in 1936 until his death in 1952, after which she was known as Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, to avoid confusion with her daughter. She was the last Empress of India.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: August 02, 1900
Deathday: March 30, 2002
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Nothing Like a Dame
2018-05-02
Nothing Like a Dame
Overview: BBC Arena's documentary on the Dames of British Theatre and film featuring Maggie Smith, Elieen Atkins, Judi Dench and Joan Plowright on screen together for the first time as they reminisce over a long summer weekend in a house Joan once shared with Sir Laurence Olivier.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-05-02
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The Memphis Belle
1944-04-13
The Memphis Belle
Overview: This WW2 documentary centers on the crew of the American B-17 Flying Fortress Memphis Belle as it prepares to execute a strategic bombing raid on Nazi submarine pens in Wilhelmshaven, Germany.
Genres: Documentary War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1944-04-13
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Being James Bond
2021-08-29
Being James Bond
Overview: Daniel Craig candidly reflects on his 15 year adventure as James Bond. Including never-before-seen archival footage from Casino Royale to the upcoming 25th film No Time To Die, Craig shares his personal memories in conversation with 007 producers, Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-08-29
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Charles R: The Making of a Monarch
2023-04-30
Charles R: The Making of a Monarch
Overview: This is the story of how a prince became a king, a revealing portrait of our new monarch across the seven decades he spent as heir to the throne. It’s a journey from cradle to crown told almost solely in his own words, from film and television recordings to private home movies and featuring a wealth of material, some of which has never been seen before. As well as drawing on home movies from the Royal Collection, the film-makers were given exclusive access to sequences featuring the prince, shot for the landmark 1969 film Royal Family, including private unseen moments.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-04-30
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Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
1953-06-02
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
Overview: The coronation of Elizabeth II as queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms took place on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London. She acceded to the throne at the age of 25 upon the death of her father, George VI, on 6 February 1952, being proclaimed queen by her privy and executive councils shortly afterwards. The coronation was held more than one year later because of the tradition of allowing an appropriate length of time to pass after a monarch dies. It also gave the planning committees adequate time to make preparations for the ceremony.
Genres: History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-06-02
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Royal Wives at War
2016-01-08
Royal Wives at War
Overview: The Queen Mother and Wallis Simpson look back at the dramatic events of 1936, which led to King Edward Vlll giving up the throne for the woman he loved.
Genres: History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-01-08
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Discovering England
1991-03-04
Discovering England
Overview: It would be difficult to find more comprehensive tour through the byways and highways, lanes and paths, nooks and crannies, major sights and unexpected discoveries of enchanting England! After seeing the fascinations of London, It's out into the country for spectacular lakes and streams, green hills and dales, charming houses and inns, castles and cathedrals, thatched roofs and the cobblestone streets of scores of colourful towns in between, from Aldeburgh to York.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-03-04
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A Jubilee Tribute to The Queen by The Prince of Wales
2012-09-02
A Jubilee Tribute to The Queen by The Prince of Wales
Overview: Marking the Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles shares his memories of the private side of his mother, the Queen, making use of his family's home movies.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-09-02
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Royal Children
1961-01-02
Royal Children
Overview: Even the most devout monarchist may feel uncomfortable watching this film - hindsight makes this a rather poignant experience. Although clearly intended as a hymn to royal life, with a panting narration describing the bliss Charles, Anne and Andrew are experiencing (the film was made three years before the birth of Edward), the images tell a different story - only a couple of shots feature the children smiling, while the first glimpse of Andrew as a baby, a spotlight shining on his face as photographers snap away, is a faintly sinister symbol of the royals’ lack of privacy from birth. The knowledge that a future of divorce and tabloid scandal would tarnish these children's adult lives adds irony to this snapshot of supposed utopia.
Genres: Documentary Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1961-01-02
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Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen
2022-05-29
Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen
Overview: The story of Queen Elizabeth II in her own words, featuring never-before-seen home movies.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-05-29
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The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
2012-05-31
The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
Overview: This fascinating documentary reveals the behind the scenes story of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, drawing on rare archive footage and made using eyewitness accounts of participants and historical experts.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-05-31
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Diana to Meghan: Royal Wedding Secrets
2018-04-22
Diana to Meghan: Royal Wedding Secrets
Overview: A behind-the-scenes look at royal weddings revealing how these grand events are organised. Featuring interviews with the performers, florists, dressmakers, tailors, security guards, vicars and jewellers who helped make the day so special.
Genres: TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-04-22
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Diana, 7 Days
2017-08-27
Diana, 7 Days
Overview: In August 1997, the tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales, stunned her family and catapulted the British public into one of the most extraordinary weeks in modern history. What was it about Diana that resulted in such an outpouring of grief? And what does that week reveal about Britain's relationship with the monarchy, then and now?
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-08-27
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A Web of War
1996-01-01
A Web of War
Overview: The stories of the battles that brought together a Polish cavalry officer, a Canadian captain, and a Polish underground member are told by the very same Canadians who survived them.
Genres: Documentary War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-01-01
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Backstage at the White House
1985-07-19
Backstage at the White House
Overview: This unique glimpse into the private lives of our Presidents and their families showcases some of the most significant personal moments they have experienced. These instances have not only resonated with our emotions but have also elicited joy, creating lasting memories that highlight the humanity of these influential leaders.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-07-19
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Over the Seas to Belfast
1946-08-31
Over the Seas to Belfast
Overview: This Traveltalk series short begins aboard the RMS Scythia as it exits Halifax Harbor. The Scythia is a cruise ship that was converted to a troop transport during World War II; in 1940 it carried children from Liverpool to New York as part of an evacuation program set up by the Children's Overseas Reception Board. The present voyage is among the first to carry civilian passengers from North America to the British Isles following the end of the war. Among the passengers are 150 child evacuees, who have spent several years growing up in Canada or the USA.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1946-08-31
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The Royal Visit
1939-11-18
The Royal Visit
Overview: This feature documentary offers a complete record of the 1939 Royal Tour of Canada by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The film opens as the royal couple makes a stop in Québec city, where Premier Duplessis greets them. They then visit Montréal and meet mayor Camilien Houde. A visit to Ottawa brings them to Parliament, where Prime Minister MacKenzie King is present. The visit continues throughout Ontario, the prairies, and western Canada. The Royal couple also makes a brief stop in Washington and meets President Franklin Roosevelt. They then stop in on the Maritime provinces before boarding a Royal yacht for the journey back to England.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1939-11-18
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Atlantic Ferry
1941-09-06
Atlantic Ferry
Overview: The MacIver brothers (Michael Redgrave, Griffith Jones) build the first ship to cross the Atlantic by steam power alone.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1941-09-06
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The Coronation
2018-01-14
The Coronation
Overview: The 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II marked the moment when she was formally recognized as England's new sovereign in front of God and her subjects. Three hundred million people tuned in, making it the most watched event in history. Now, for the first time, Her Majesty shares memories of the ceremony. Join us as we unlock a thousand years of coronation secrets and provide an unprecedented, up-close look at the legendary Crown Jewels.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-01-14
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Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King
2016-04-16
Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King
Overview: Documentary telling the inside story of the plans by Louis Mountbatten to maneuver his nephew and heir to the Greek throne, Philip, into marrying the future queen Princess Elizabeth and the tensions that that unleashed.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-04-16
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Edward & George: Two Brothers, One Throne
2012-05-18
Edward & George: Two Brothers, One Throne
Overview: The complex relationship between royal brothers Edward VIII and George VI, who were both at the heart of the infamous abdication crisis of 1936, is the subject of this excellent documentary. From British Pathé TV's Royalty Collection.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-05-18
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The Man Who Saw Tomorrow
1981-01-09
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow
Overview: Hosted by Orson Welles, this documentary utilizes a grab bag of dramatized scenes, stock footage, TV news clips and interviews to ask: Did 16th century French astrologer and physician Nostradamus actually predict such events as the fall of King Louis XVI, the rise of Napoleon, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy? And are there prophecies that have yet to come true?
Genres: Documentary Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-01-09
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A Queen Is Crowned
1953-06-02
A Queen Is Crowned
Overview: A lavish documentary film of Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation in 1953.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-06-02
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Elizabeth & Philip: Love and Duty
2017-11-20
Elizabeth & Philip: Love and Duty
Overview: Kirsty Young celebrates the 70th wedding anniversary of the Queen and Prince Philip by examining the longest royal marriage in British history through key moments. She looks at how every step of their life together has been played out in the glare of publicity and in service of the nation, while steering it through decades of change.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-11-20
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The Royal Wedding
1947-11-19
The Royal Wedding
Overview: This amazing film of the Royal Wedding was shot by the late Jack Cardiff, a pioneer cameraman working with the then new Technicolor process in the 1940s. It contains never-before-seen footage in full colour of the processions at Westminster Abbey and afterwards at Buckingham Palace of the wedding of HRH Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten in autumn of 1947.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1947-11-19
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Listen to Britain
1942-04-01
Listen to Britain
Overview: A depiction of life in wartime England during the Second World War. Director Humphrey Jennings visits many aspects of civilian life and of the turmoil and privation caused by the war, all without narration.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1942-04-01
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Best Ever Spitting Image
2006-07-25
Best Ever Spitting Image
Overview: A documentary about Spitting Image (1984) and the impact it had, including clips of the most memorable moments and contributions from many of the cast, crew and some of celebrities portrayed on the show.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-07-25
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Look at Life: The Rocket-Age Lancers
1961-01-01
Look at Life: The Rocket-Age Lancers
Overview: A look to the future with the 9th Queen's Royal Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the British Army which was formed in 1715.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1961-01-01
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America's First Lady in Britain
1942-10-29
America's First Lady in Britain
Overview: Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt arrives in London and visits St Paul's Cathedral and Stepney.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1942-10-29
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