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King George VI: Brother, Husband, King

Season 1
Britain's King George VI was a complicated character. Forced onto the throne when his brother, Edward VIII, fell in love with Wallis Simpson and abdicated. He was a reluctant monarch. This gripping royal history documentary reveals he could be a brutal father with a terrifying temper, but also shy and withdrawn. He was a man who sacrificed everything when offered no choice but to serve his nation
20201 episode
TV-G
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  1. S1 E1 - King George VI: Brother, Husband, King
    May 2, 2020
    45min
    TV-G
    Britain's King George VI was a complicated character. Forced onto the throne when his brother, Edward VIII, fell in love with Wallis Simpson and abdicated. He was a reluctant monarch. This gripping royal history documentary reveals he could be a brutal father with a terrifying temper, but also shy and withdrawn. He was a man who sacrificed everything when offered no choice but to serve his nation
    Subscribe to BBC Select for $5.99/month

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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Producers
Andy DunnIan Rumsey
Studio
ITN Productions
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