George VI: The Reluctant King Part 1

Documentary about Albert Frederick Arthur George, known to his family as Bertie, who came to the throne when his brother Edward VIII abdicated. Thrust into the spotlight, this shy man overcame his fears of public speaking to become one of the country's best-loved monarchs.

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Education

Tags:

• king george VI
• bbc
• documentary

[pixelilywolf]

2 dislikes are Big Fat traitors

[worley8819]

I think this king was the best of the 20th century. Of course HM Queen Elizabeth is the best also.

[MissLolipopist]

The Eyes King

[sshuisken]

Wonderful documentary. Being from Minneapolis, and very familiar with American history, it's much appreciated when people like yourself make things like this available so that I may gain a little international insight. Splendid.

[mozarttheraver123]

As brilliant as Collin Firth is, I dont think he quite did George VI justice. But then again The King's Speech was a fantastic dramatisation.

[leisurelydinner]

12:26 caught that stuttering bug

[allisonthecat]

God bless him, you can see how painfully hard he's trying not to stammer. I've only just seen the movie "The King's Speech" this summer and am an American. But this story touched me, not just because it had great cast, and was well written. But the fact that it was real, and how hard he was pushed and bullied by his brother, and extremely strict upbringing. Feel really sorry for him, but what an amazingly brave and deterred man he was. Wish I could have met him, but will meet him in haven.

[SuzLa1]

Diana said the Queen Mother gave her nasty looks all the time.

[dragonshoot32]

was she lady edwina the coutess of burma!

[poshnile]

A 100´000?? Who wouldnt get scared of that?? Try to do that yourself.