News imageThe Queen Mother's Blitz
News imageThe Queen Mother's Blitz
The Queen Mother's Blitz
20201 EpisodeTV-G

During World War II, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, better known as The Queen Mother, made a heroic effort to boost the morale of the beleaguered British people. With air raids a constant threat, her insistence that the Royal family remain in London was a reassuring move for the public. This fascinating history documentary examines how her personality and determination significantly helped the war effort.

Contributors

Directors:

Clare Hodgkinson, Laura Stevens

Series Production Company

ITN Productions