The Queen: 70 Glorious Years
Marking 70 years since the Queen ascended the throne, Britain’s best-loved stars share memories of the changes they have lived through during her reign. Narrated by Julie Walters.
To mark HM the Queen’s platinum jubilee, 70 years since she ascended the throne, some of our best-loved stars look back through the decades of her reign, reflecting on the changes the UK has undergone since she became monarch.
Recalling this extraordinary period in British history, this is a snapshot of how the UK has changed over the decades – from those who were there. From the transformation of Empire to Commonwealth, the rise in our standard of living, the digital revolution, sporting achievements and living through the pandemic, Queen Elizabeth has been the one constant in all our lives.
Narrated by Julie Walters, this warm and evocative programme is a reminder of how much the UK has evolved and developed during the Queen’s reign, and how we have all helped shape Britain.
Featuring contributions from David Attenborough, Paul McCartney, Lulu, Trevor McDonald, Joan Bakewell, Brian Blessed, Cameron Mackintosh, Alan Bennett, Len Goodman, Floella Benjamin, Twiggy, Cliff Richard, Boy George, Alesha Dixon, Nina Wadia and Sue Johnston.
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Music Played
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Edward Elgar
Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 39: No. 4 in G Major
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Era
Sombre Day
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Kay Starr
Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All The Time)
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Doris Day With Frank Devol & His Orchestra, Frank De Vol and His Orchestra, Doris Day, Frank Devol & His Orchestra
Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) (Single Version)
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Queen’s Hall Light Orchestra
Dance of The Blue Marionettes
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Bert Kaempfert
Catalania
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The Cheshire Regimental Band
The British Grenadiers
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The Penguins
Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)
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Bill Haley and His Comets
Rock Around The Clock
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Little Eva
The Loco-Motion
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Kenny Lynch
My Own Two Feet
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The Beatles
Love Me Do (Original Single Version) (2009 Stereo Remaster)
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The Jimi Hendrix Experience
All Along The Watchtower
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Cream
I Feel Free
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Chris Farlowe
Out Of Time
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The Zombies
She's Not There
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David Bowie
Changes
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Desmond Dekker & the Aces
You Can Get It If You Really Want
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Commodores
Machine Gun
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Commodores
Machine Gun
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Bill Withers
Lovely Day
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Chic
I Want Your Love
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Strawbs
Part Of The Union
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The Who
Baba O'Riley
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The Jam
Going Underground
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The Smiths
What Difference Does It Make?
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Tears for Fears
Everybody Wants To Rule The World
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The Farm
All Together Now
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The Farm
All Together Now
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Fatboy Slim
Right Here, Right Now
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Fun Lovin’ Criminals
Scooby Snacks
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Rihanna
Diamonds
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Underworld, Evelyn Glennie & The Pandemonium Drummers
And I Will Kiss
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Adele
Rolling In The Deep
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Taylor Swift
22
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R.E.M.
Losing My Religion
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Hozier
Like Real People Do
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Bastille
Pompeii
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Rihanna
Diamonds
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David Bowie
'Heroes'
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Sigala & Paloma Faith
Lullaby (Extended Mix)
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James Arthur
Naked
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The xx
A Violent Noise
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Ed Sheeran
Little Lady (feat. Mikill Pane)
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Narrator | Julie Walters |
Director | Mark Bates |
Executive Producer | Kate Shiers |
Broadcasts
- Sun 6 Feb 2022 18:00
- Thu 2 Jun 2022 22:40Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú One except Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & Wales HD
- Thu 2 Jun 2022 23:10Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú One Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & Wales HD only
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