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THE QUEEN'S DIAMOND DECADES

6 DVD Set – Each disc contains one episode

Promo DVD set from the Daily Mail in 2012
The DVDs are in separate card sleeves

(if buying from outside Region 2: Europe, Japan, Middle East, please ensure your DVD player is capable of playing multiregion disks)

The Queen’s Diamond Decades doesn’t only tell the story of her spectacular reign. It also chronicles the changing face of Britain and the rest of the world.
This six-part documentary has been created exclusively for the Mail by Andy Goodsir, who made the acclaimed TV series The Queen’s Castle and The Royal Family at Work, where he and his team were given unprecedented behind-the-scenes access.
DVD1 - The 50's

In 1952 the sudden death of her father George VI changed Elizabeth's life forever. Our monarch was just 25 and mother to Prince Charles,three,and Princess Anne,18 months,when she came to the throne. Winston Churchill was Prime Minister, Britain was still bandaging its war wounds and the coronation sparked the biggest party since VE Day. The country was relieved when rationing ended and enthralled as the Queen named the new royal yacht Britannia. Terrible floods brought us back to earth and the Suez Crisis took us to the brink of war. But the nation was starting to party again with the help of rock 'n' roll; Harold Macmillan's Britain had never had it so good. As the 1950s drew to a close, Elizabeth II had made a dazzling impression on the world. She and Prince Philip were expecting their third child and her glamorous sister was secretly engaged to be married.

DVD2 - The 60's.
The arrival of the 1960s found Britain in an optimistic mood. Post-war austerity had given away to a consumer boom and the Royal Family was expanding fast. The Queen gave birth to Prince Andrew in 1960 and Prince Edward was born in 1964. the Queen's sister Princess Margaret followed suit with a son and a daughter following her marriage to an untitled society photographer.Four lads from Liverpool were topping charts and breaking hearts on both sides of the Atlantic. The whole world,however,stopped in its tracks following the assassination of John F. Kennedy. At home,we mourned the passing of the great wartime leader Sir Winston Churchill. England rejoiced a year later after winning the 1966 World Cup, as swinging London's pop culture dominated the world. The Queen rounded off the 1960s by crowning Prince Charles of Wales,as Concorde took to the skies - a spectacular close to this colourful decade.
DVD3- The 70's
The 1970s were a mix of gloom and glitter. The Queen and Prince Philip celebrated 25 years of marriage and Princess Anne wed Mark Phillips. The long,hot summer of 1976 was burned into our memory - both for the heatwave and civil unrest. But in 1977 the Queen's Silver Jubilee revived the nation. After Margaret Thatcher became Prime Minister.the two most important positions in Britain were now occupied by women.
DVD4 - The 80's
In 1981 the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana would become "The Wedding of the Century". Victory in Falklands was followed by further national celebration with the birth of Prince William in 1982 and Prince Harry in 1984. The indomitable Margaret Thatcher won a third term and survived the Brighton bombing. The decade ended with the fall of the Berlin Wall and,through celebration and turmoil, our Queen reigned supreme.
DVD5- The 90's
The 1990s began joyously for the Queen as she became a grandmother for the sixth time and marked 40 years on the throne. But after Windsor Castle was ravaged by fire, the Queen proclaimed 1992 an 'Annus Horribilis'.Tony Blair's New Labour swept into power in 1997 but the year would be remembered for the death of Diana,Princess of Wales. The Queen's and Prince Philip's Golden Wedding anniversary became a time for reflection.

DVD6 - The New Mlilennium

There was personal sorrow as the Queen reached a great milestone - she lost both her mother and sister Margaret early in her Golden Jubilee year.

Running time: DVD1 - 52 mins approx; DVD2 - 45 mins approx; DVD3 - 45 mins approx; DVD4 - 45 mins approx; DVD5 - 45 mins approx; DVD6 - 45 mins approx

Region 2: Europe PAL

Cert: UK: E (exempt from classification)

Audio: English

The DVDs are in mint condition

Postage/Packing

CDs/DVDs in a card or paper sleeve can be sent at reduced rates if paid for together in one transaction.
UK (2nd class) FREE
Europe - These 6 discs £6.00; 7 - 12 discs £10.00
United States: These 6 discs £8.00; 7 - 12 discs £16.00
Australia / NZ: These 6 discs £9.00; 7 - 12 discs £15.00
Rest of World : These 6 discs £8.00; 7 - 12 discs £14.00