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The Queen Mother's Blitz

Season 1
During World War II, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, better known as The Queen Mother, made a heroic effort to boost the morale of the beleaguered British people. With air raids a constant threat, her insistence that the Royal family remain in London was a reassuring move for the public. This fascinating history documentary examines how her personality and determination significantly helped the war effort.
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  1. S1 E1 - The Queen Mother's Blitz
    April 3, 2020
    45min
    TV-G
    During World War II, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, better known as The Queen Mother, made a heroic effort to boost the morale of the beleaguered British people. With air raids a constant threat, her insistence that the Royal family remain in London was a reassuring move for the public. This fascinating history documentary examines how her personality and determination significantly helped the war effort.
    Free trial of BBC Select

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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Directors
Clare HodgkinsonLaura Stevens
Studio
ITN Productions
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