A weekly exploration of the BBC Sound Archives
THE GLORY OF MY CROWN
An anthology of words and music from the reign of Elizabeth I, 1558-1603
'... During her life, what peace in her country! What plenty in her land! What triumphs in her court! What learning in her schools! What trades in her cities! What wealth in her kingdom! What wisdom in her counsel and what grace in her government ! ... ' NICHOLAS BRETON
(In Praise of Queen Elizabeth) with Godfrey Kenton
Gary Watson , Penelope Lee Compiled and written by Roger Burgess
Directed by John Powell