Elizabeth Modernising the Monarchy
As Britain transformed technologically at the end of the 1950s, Elizabeth tried to bring the royal family into the modern age via her first televised Christmas message.
This documentary series builds a personal picture of Elizabeth II as a woman, a mother, and a Queen.
Primary Title
- Elizabeth
Episode Title
- Modernising the Monarchy
Date Broadcast
- Tuesday 17 July 2018
Start Time
- 19 : 30
Finish Time
- 20 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Episode
- 3
Channel
- Prime
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- This documentary series builds a personal picture of Elizabeth II as a woman, a mother, and a Queen.
Episode Description
- As Britain transformed technologically at the end of the 1950s, Elizabeth tried to bring the royal family into the modern age via her first televised Christmas message.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Documentary television programs--United Kingdom
- Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-
- Great Britain--History--Elizabeth II, 1952-
Genres
- Biography
- Documentary
- History
- Interview
Subjects
- Documentary television programs--United Kingdom
- Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-
- Great Britain--History--Elizabeth II, 1952-