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Elizabeth Windsor rose to the throne in 1952 and has been Queen of the United Kingdom ever since. Seen on British television in late 2009, this five-part series blends dramatized scenes behind palace doors with documentary footage and interviews with royal insiders.
 
"Excellent marathon docudrama"—Observer (UK)

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Elizabeth Windsor rose to the throne in 1952 and has been Queen of the United Kingdom ever since. Seen on British television in late 2009, this five-part series blends dramatized scenes behind palace doors with documentary footage and interviews with royal insiders. Five top British actresses— Emilia Fox, Samantha Bond, Susan Jameson, Barbara Flynn, and Diana Quick—portray the queen at pivotal moments in her reign from 1955–2005. "Excellent marathon docudrama"—Observer (UK). 5 episodes, approx. 238 min. on 2 DVDs. SDH subtitles.
"Excellent marathon docudrama"—Observer (UK)

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Disc 1
Episode 1:Sisters
Head of the Church as well as the state, the young Queen (Emilia Fox) is torn. Her sister, Princess Margaret, is in love with Group-Captain Peter Townsend, a dashing, divorced royal servant. The Queen wants her sister to be happy, but she knows her duty.

Episode 2:Us and Them
The royal family’s popularity is at an all-time low. Nearly half of England wants to do away with the monarchy altogether. The queen (Samantha Bond) must ask for a pay raise, the IRA makes threats, and Princess Anne is nearly kidnapped.

Episode 3:The Rivals
In 1986, the Commonwealth has its first female prime minister, and the queen (Susan Jameson) is not amused. Mrs. Thatcher opposes Her Majesty on almost everything, especially sanctions against apartheid in South Africa.

Disc 2
Episode 4:The Enemy Within
Andrew and Fergie split, and Charles and Diana’s mounting troubles are tabloid fodder. In November, Windsor Castle is badly damaged by fire. For the queen (Barbara Flynn), 1992 is the worst year of her life—her Annus Horribilis.

Episode 5:How Do You Solve a Problem Like Camilla?
The queen (Diana Quick) is in no hurry to welcome Camilla Parker Bowles into the royal family. For Prince Charles, being with the woman he really loves is nonnegotiable. The ultimate survivor and pragmatist, the queen finally accepts the marriage.
Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 238 minutes
Format: Widescreen
Number of discs: 2
Language: English
Subtitles: N/A
Color or B&W: Color
CC: No
SDH: Yes
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Rating: N/A
"Excellent marathon docudrama"—Observer(UK)