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The Queen Remembered

Drawing on archive material, interviews with historians, friends and leading public figures, James Naughtie presents a special podcast marking the life of Her Majesty the Queen.

Radio 4,9 episodes

Episodes

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Introducing The Queen Remembered
James Naughtie presents the podcast, The Queen Remembered, about the life of Elizabeth II
09 Sep 2022,1 min
1. The Princess, the War and a Greek Prince
James Naughtie considers the Queen's life from her early years, through war to marriage.
09 Sep 2022,12 mins
2. From Princess to Queen
James Naughtie on the dramatic change that transformed Princess Elizabeth's life forever.
09 Sep 2022,14 mins
3. Thoroughly Modern Monarch
James Naughtie looks at how a glowing start to the new reign was overshadowed by critics.
09 Sep 2022,12 mins
4. For Better, For Worse
James Naughtie looks at the Royal Family's marital woes and how they affected the Queen.
09 Sep 2022,15 mins
5. Power and Influence
The Queen's relations with her prime ministers - and first ministers - during her reign.
09 Sep 2022,16 mins
6. The Private Monarch
The importance to the Queen of her country pursuits and of her abiding religious faith.
09 Sep 2022,12 mins
7. From Tragedy to Triumph
The death of Diana, Princess of Wales rocked the monarchy. How did it regain popularity?
09 Sep 2022,15 mins
8. The Reign's End
The final years including London 2012, Prince Philip's passing and the Platinum Jubilee.
09 Sep 2022,17 mins