Queen Elizabeth II documentary: Sir David Attenborough, Barack Obama, and Dame Helen Mirren to star in BBC One film
Sir David Attenborough is set to star in a new BBC documentary about Queen Elizabeth II.
Wildlife legend Sir David Attenborough, former US President Barack Obama, and actress Dame Helen Mirren are among the famous faces set to appear in a new documentary about the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.
The BBC One film - Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century - will mark what would have been the late monarch’s 100th birthday, telling the story of a century of change and transformation in Britain and beyond through her life.
Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96 as the nation’s longest-reigning monarch, serving as head of state for more than 70 years.
From the Blitz to the 2012 London Olympics, she lived through and witnessed a number of changes across the world, and for some became a symbol of stability.
The documentary will be told through a blend of archive footage and new interviews, including contributions from Dame Helen, President Obama and Sir David, while actress Dame Sheila Hancock and Queen Camilla will also offer a number of personal memories of her.
Catherine Catton, head of factual entertainment and events at the BBC, said: “Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century explores the life of her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II through the lens of a century of change and offers an important reflection on how modern Britain has been shaped.”
Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century will air on BBC One and iPlayer with transmission details to be announced.