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The Queen: 70 Glorious Years

Marking 70 years since the Queen ascended the throne, Britain’s best-loved stars share memories of the changes they have lived through during her reign. Narrated by Julie Walters.

To mark HM the Queen’s platinum jubilee, 70 years since she ascended the throne, some of our best-loved stars look back through the decades of her reign, reflecting on the changes the UK has undergone since she became monarch.

Recalling this extraordinary period in British history, this is a snapshot of how the UK has changed over the decades – from those who were there. From the transformation of Empire to Commonwealth, the rise in our standard of living, the digital revolution, sporting achievements and living through the pandemic, Queen Elizabeth has been the one constant in all our lives.

Narrated by Julie Walters, this warm and evocative programme is a reminder of how much the UK has evolved and developed during the Queen’s reign, and how we have all helped shape Britain.

Featuring contributions from David Attenborough, Paul McCartney, Lulu, Trevor McDonald, Joan Bakewell, Brian Blessed, Cameron Mackintosh, Alan Bennett, Len Goodman, Floella Benjamin, Twiggy, Cliff Richard, Boy George, Alesha Dixon, Nina Wadia and Sue Johnston.

59 minutes

Last on

Thu 2 Jun 2022 23:10

Music Played

  • Edward Elgar

    Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 39: No. 4 in G Major

  • Era

    Sombre Day

  • Kay Starr

    Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All The Time)

  • Doris Day With Frank Devol & His Orchestra, Frank De Vol and His Orchestra, Doris Day, Frank Devol & His Orchestra

    Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) (Single Version)

  • Queen’s Hall Light Orchestra

    Dance of The Blue Marionettes

  • Bert Kaempfert

    Catalania

  • The Cheshire Regimental Band

    The British Grenadiers

  • The Penguins

    Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)

  • Bill Haley and His Comets

    Rock Around The Clock

  • Little Eva

    The Loco-Motion

  • Kenny Lynch

    My Own Two Feet

  • The Beatles

    Love Me Do (Original Single Version) (2009 Stereo Remaster)

  • The Jimi Hendrix Experience

    All Along The Watchtower

  • Cream

    I Feel Free

  • Chris Farlowe

    Out Of Time

  • The Zombies

    She's Not There

  • David Bowie

    Changes

  • Desmond Dekker & the Aces

    You Can Get It If You Really Want

  • Commodores

    Machine Gun

  • Commodores

    Machine Gun

  • Bill Withers

    Lovely Day

  • Chic

    I Want Your Love

  • Strawbs

    Part Of The Union

  • The Who

    Baba O'Riley

  • The Jam

    Going Underground

  • The Smiths

    What Difference Does It Make?

  • Tears for Fears

    Everybody Wants To Rule The World

  • The Farm

    All Together Now

  • The Farm

    All Together Now

  • Fatboy Slim

    Right Here, Right Now

  • Fun Lovin’ Criminals

    Scooby Snacks

  • Rihanna

    Diamonds

  • Underworld, Evelyn Glennie & The Pandemonium Drummers

    And I Will Kiss

  • Adele

    Rolling In The Deep

  • Taylor Swift

    22

  • R.E.M.

    Losing My Religion

  • Hozier

    Like Real People Do

  • Bastille

    Pompeii

  • Rihanna

    Diamonds

  • David Bowie

    'Heroes'

  • Sigala & Paloma Faith

    Lullaby (Extended Mix)

  • James Arthur

    Naked

  • The xx

    A Violent Noise

  • Ed Sheeran

    Little Lady (feat. Mikill Pane)

Credits

Role Contributor
Narrator Julie Walters
Director Mark Bates
Executive Producer Kate Shiers

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