THOSE WERE THE DAYS - THE ROYAL FAMLY IN THE 20TH CENTURY

As the 20th century dawned, Queen Victoria reigned over
the greatest Empire the world has ever seen. But if this
formidable queen were alive today to look back at the last
one hundred and fifty years of royal history, what changes
she would have witnessed.

With rare and unseen archive footage, relive the moments
of high drama as the century unfolds. Experience the family's
indignation when Edward VIII turned his back on royal duty
in favour of marriage to an already twice-divorced American
woman. Observe how the painfully shy George VI reluctantly
became King, then with the support of his Queen won the
hearts of the nation at a time when bombs rained down onto
Britain. And watch Elizabeth II lift the hearts and aspirations
of her war-weary subjects through the glory years of her reign.

As well as the joyous occasions that made the nations heart
beat as one - family weddings, the royal tours, the births
of princes and princesses, their growing up and their loves,
we also witness the times of tragedy and sadness.

Colour - Black and White
Running Time 60 minutes