THE BBC’s ROYAL COLLECTION presents an exciting set of programmes documenting four generations of the Royal Family. From explaining the origins of some of the beloved traditions we know today to revealing the drama that goes on behind closed doors, this authoritative set on the British Monarchy contains some of the most exciting programmes from our archive.
QUEEN VICTORIA’S CHILDREN
In a 60-year family saga this new three-part series explores the reign of Victoria through her personal relationships with her husband and her nine children. It is a story of manipulation, conflict, intimidation, emotional blackmail, and fevered attempts by her children to escape the clutches of their domineering and needy mother.
KING GEORGE & QUEEN MARY
King George and Queen Mary examines the lasting legacy of Elizabeth II’s grandparents who rescued the monarchy from potential disaster. In the face of social change after World War I, George was a remarkable innovator who created the House of Windsor and reinvented many royal traditions that we cherish today.
THE CORONATION OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II
The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II reveals the behind the scenes story of this momentous occasion. The coronation was an enormous logistical operation and an event of huge cultural significance. Drawing on rare archive footage, this programme reveals the sheer scale of the event.
