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.
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Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:00Edward Elgar
Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 39: No. 4 in G Major
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00:02Era
Sombre Day
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00:04Kay Starr
Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All The Time)
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00:05Doris 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)
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00:10Queen’s Hall Light Orchestra
Dance of The Blue Marionettes
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00:11Bert Kaempfert
Catalania
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00:11The Cheshire Regimental Band
The British Grenadiers
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00:12The Penguins
Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)
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00:13Bill Haley and His Comets
Rock Around The Clock
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00:14Little Eva
The Loco-Motion
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00:14Kenny Lynch
My Own Two Feet
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00:16The Beatles
Love Me Do (Original Single Version) (2009 Stereo Remaster)
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00:18The Jimi Hendrix Experience
All Along The Watchtower
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00:20Cream
I Feel Free
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00:21Chris Farlowe
Out Of Time
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00:22The Zombies
She's Not There
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00:24David Bowie
Changes
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00:25Desmond Dekker & the Aces
You Can Get It If You Really Want
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00:26Commodores
Machine Gun
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00:26Commodores
Machine Gun
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00:29Bill Withers
Lovely Day
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00:28Chic
I Want Your Love
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00:30Strawbs
Part Of The Union
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00:31The Who
Baba O'Riley
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00:32The Jam
Going Underground
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00:32The Smiths
What Difference Does It Make?
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00:33Tears for Fears
Everybody Wants To Rule The World
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00:36The Farm
All Together Now
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00:36The Farm
All Together Now
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00:38Fatboy Slim
Right Here, Right Now
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00:38Fun Lovin’ Criminals
Scooby Snacks
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00:48Rihanna
Diamonds
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00:49Underworld, Evelyn Glennie & The Pandemonium Drummers
And I Will Kiss
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00:44Adele
Rolling In The Deep
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00:45Taylor Swift
22
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00:35R.E.M.
Losing My Religion
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00:46Hozier
Like Real People Do
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00:47Bastille
Pompeii
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00:48Rihanna
Diamonds
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00:49David Bowie
'Heroes'
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00:53Sigala & Paloma Faith
Lullaby (Extended Mix)
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00:54James Arthur
Naked
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00:54The xx
A Violent Noise
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00:55Ed Sheeran
Little Lady (feat. Mikill Pane)
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Julie Walters |
| Director | Mark Bates |
| Executive Producer | Kate Shiers |
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