A new documentary about Queen Elizabeth II has been announced by the BBC.
Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century will mark what would have been Elizabeth’s 100th birthday.
The one-hour documentary explores “the life and legacy of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, reflecting not only on the woman behind the Crown but on a century of transformation in Britain and beyond,” we’re told.
The official synopsis reads: “Spanning an era that saw the nation move from the age of Empire to the rise of celebrity culture — from the Blitz to the 2012 London Olympics — Queen Elizabeth II lived through extraordinary change. More than a witness to history, she became an enduring symbol of continuity in a rapidly evolving world.
“Through the prism of her life, the documentary tells the story of modern Britain in a richly historical and emotionally resonant exploration of both The Queen and the people she served.
“Personal memories of meeting The Queen sit alongside reflections on the profound social and cultural shifts that shaped the century of her reign, offering intimate insight into both the monarch and the world she helped to shape.”
The 60-minute special will blend powerful archive footage with compelling new interviews.
Contributors will include Dame Helen Mirren, Barack Obama, Sir David Attenborough, Dame Sheila Hancock and HM Queen Camilla.
Catherine Catton, Head of Factual Entertainment and Events commented: “Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century explores the life of her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II through the lens of a century of change and offers an important reflection on how modern Britain has been shaped.”
Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century will premiere later this year on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
