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53 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 5 Live
Drawing on archive material, interviews with historians, friends and leading public figures, James Naughtie presents a special programme marking the life of Her Majesty the Queen. Show more
56 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 5 Live
Drawing on archive material, interviews with historians, friends and leading public figures, James Naughtie presents a special programme marking the life of Her Majesty the Queen. Show more
Radio 4 across the UK
Radio 4 across the UK
Radio 4 across the UK
41 seconds
First broadcast:Available for over a year
In The Queen Remembered, James Naughtie presents a portrait of the UK’s longest-reigning monarch. Show more
12 minutes
First broadcast:Available for over a year
James Naughtie begins the story of Britain's longest-reigning monarch with the Queen's early years, her preparations to be sovereign and the marriage that would shape her life. Show more
As illness beset her father, Princess Elizabeth's life was to be permanently changed with, as James Naughtie shows, lasting consequences for her, Britain and the Commonwealth. Show more
When "off-duty", the Queen enjoyed leading the life of a countrywoman well away from Buckingham Palace. And as James Naughtie explains, her Christian faith also mattered to her. Show more
The Queen's last years confirmed her place at the heart of national life, from London 2012 to Covid-19 to the Platinum Jubilee. Her family, though, also caused personal heartache. Show more
The Queen's marriage was long and successful, but for her children there were very public and even bitter separations. How did the monarch - and mother - deal with these crises? Show more
When the Queen came to the Throne, Winston Churchill was in Downing Street; Tony Blair and Boris Johnson had not been born. She stood above the party fray but used her influence. Show more
The fevered public mood following the death of Diana, Princess of Wales prompted a wholesale reassessment of the monarchy. James Naughtie explains what was done - and its results. Show more
12 minutes
First broadcast:Available for over a year
Queen Elizabeth began to put her stamp on the monarchy. It was needed, James Naughtie explains, because Britain was changing fast. But how to do it and uphold royal traditions? Show more
