Royalty documentaries
Tales from the Royal Bedchamber
Historian Lucy Worsley clambers into bed with a number of British monarchs to uncover the truth surrounding the infamous royal bedchamber. She reveals that our obsession with royal bedrooms, births and succession is nothing new and that, once upon a time, the royal bed was a public place. The rise and fall of the royals’ magnificent beds reflects the changing fortunes of the monarchy itself.
The Queen's Coronation: In Color
The coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953 was the world’s first major television event. It also occurred during a new age of amateur home movies with communities in every corner of the UK filming parties and pageants. Alexander Armstrong discovers these unique films, and he meets the people who feature in them. He finds out that the Queen’s Coronation was also the People’s Coronation.
Osborne House: A Royal Retreat
Situated on the beautiful Isle of Wight, Osborne House was Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s refuge, where they escaped the pressures of royal life. With unprecedented, behind the scenes access to Victoria’s favorite home, this fascinating history documentary provides an up-close and personal glimpse into the secret world of one of Britain’s greatest, and most private, monarchs.
Raymond Blanc's Royal Kitchen Gardens
Get ready to discover some of the most incredible royal kitchen gardens across the UK. In this documentary series, award-winning chef and author Raymond Blanc gains unique access to these captivating spaces, meeting the people who work there and the chefs who use them. From the apple tunnels of Highgrove to the sea-scented gardens of the Castle of Mey, Raymond promises a fascinating culinary tour.
Elizabeth & Margaret: Love and Loyalty
Princess Margaret is dismissed as a party-going rebel who embarrassed her sister Queen Elizabeth due to her scandalous life. But, as this fascinating documentary reveals, behind closed doors Margaret sacrificed her own happiness for her big sister and the crown. And when Elizabeth became the most famous woman in the world, the pressure threatened to destroy their relationship.