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Elizabeth II: Life of a Monarch

Written by: Ruth Cowen
Narrated by: Jennie Bond, Tim Piggott-Smith, Lindsay Duncan
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  • Summary

  • On the occasion of the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, respected royal broadcaster Jennie Bond explores the life of the longest reigning British monarch.

    Born a minor royal, Elizabeth is now the most recognisable woman in the world. Admired by many, she has reigned through a period of unprecedented change, keeping the monarchy strong and consistent despite the end of empire, public scandals and private loss.

    This newly written history uses actors and eyewitness observation to bring to life the story of this most remarkable woman.

    When you add Elizabeth II: Life of a Monarch to your library you will receive all 8 episodes, each with a runtime of approximately 30 minutes.
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  • Ep. 1: A Sheltered Childhood

    Ep. 1: A Sheltered Childhood
    Oct 25 2017

    Elizabeth is born. Tales of early childhood. The King dies, and the Wallis Simpson crisis ensues. King George VI is crowned.

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    30 mins
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  • Ep. 2: From Princess to Queen

    Ep. 2: From Princess to Queen
    Oct 25 2017

    July 1939: Elizabeth meets Philip, her future husband. The War Years. The Royal wedding. Charles is born.

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    32 mins
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  • Ep. 3: Coronation and Commonwealth

    Ep. 3: Coronation and Commonwealth
    Oct 25 2017

    Elizabeth is crowned. Elizabeth and Philip embark on a huge tour of the Commonwealth.

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    26 mins
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fascinating and well written.

actually I really loved it and I didn't think I would. I've never been that interested in monarchy but it was free so I tried it. I've always thought that monarchies are antiquated and far too elitist. while they are that, can see why the institution still exists.

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Very informative

I like to think that I am a bit of a monarchy buff, but there were some details of the Queen's life that I had no idea of!

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Refreshingly Insightful

Ruth Cowen has gone beyond usual surveys of the Queen's life with commentary that is crisp and pleasant. Highly recommend.

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Quite Right Then

Was hoping for more "inside" revelations but nothing big that hadn't already been in the "news." Still a good summary of the "official story."

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Enjoyable

It was a nice rounded overview of the topic that I had little knowledge of except in passing conversations with my grandmother. Not too much and yet filed in nicely. I would really enjoy learning more about this amazing woman in my future studies.

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The whole series is marvellous!

I very much enjoyed this 8-part series. Well narrated with a bit of wry humour and wit!

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