The Queen Mother
2019
📺 2 Seasons
🎬 5 Episodes
📅 Ended
🌐 EN
⏱️ 44 min/ep
Documentary
Wife, monarch and much-loved public figure: Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, was one of the most respected members of the British Royal family. But did her friendly image disguise something darker? This moving profile reveals the dramatic inside story of her life. The moments of pain and upheaval that defined her legacy. How did this woman, who didn’t aspire to be Queen, fulfill her destiny?
Where to Watch (US)
Stream
Britbox Apple TV Channel
BritBox
BBC Select Apple Tv channel
Seasons
Season 1
The early years of The Queen Mother’s life are revealed in forensic detail, as she is suddenly thrust onto the throne, somewhat reluctantly, after the scandalous abdication of her brother-in-law Edward VIII. Almost immediately, the country was thrown into turmoil as Hitler’s rise threatens the stability of Europe and she and King George VI steer the country through the darkness of World War II.
Season 2
The Queen Mother enjoyed a privileged childhood. But how did the woman who never expected to be Queen become the leader Hitler called ‘the most dangerous woman in Europe’?
Network
5
Production
Blakeway Productions
Keywords
queen