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The Queen Mother

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A radio biography in three parts in celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother's 80th birthday. Written by MARGARET FORSTER Narrator
Virginia McKenna
Part 2
The decision of King
Edward VIII to abdicate, thrust the Duke and Duchess Of York Into roles for which neither of them was prepared. In the event, the reign which followed was one of the turning points in the history of the British monarchy. Together, King George VI and his wife
Queen Elizabeth, forged a new relationship with their people, unprecedentedInitsmutual warmth and devotion. With contributions from people who have shared in her life and recordings of great royal occasions. Producers ALAN HAYDOCK and ELIZABETH KERR
(Repeated: Wed 7.45 pm) (Virginia McKenna broadcasts by arrangement with the LondonPalladium)

Contributors

Unknown:
Elizabeth The Queen
Written By:
Margaret Forster
Producers:
Alan Haydock
Producers:
Elizabeth Kerr
Source: Radio Times

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