A Very Royal Wedding
Brought to life through stunning colour archive, and with access to exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, this landmark documentary tells the story of how the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip captured the hearts of a nation, and became an extraordinary moment of celebration to help raise the spirits of a world broken by war.
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Duration: 1 x 60' HD
Resolution: HD
Seasons: TBC
Genre: Biography, Documentary, History
Tags: Royals, Biography, History
Original Language: TBC
Producer: Oxford Film and TV
Original Broadcaster: ITV
Year of Production: TBC
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