Edward the King [videorecording] / an ATV colour production ; Granada International ; written by David Butler and John Gorrie ; directed by John Gorrie.
Title from container. Timothy West, Annette Crosbie, Robert Hardy, John Gielgud. Based on the book King Edward the Seventh, by Philip Magnus. Originally broadcast on British television as a 13-part miniseries. DVD special features include: commentaries for selected episodes by Timothy West, Annette Crosbie, and director John Gorrie; two featurettes; introductions for selected episodes by Robert McNeal; trailers; and photo gallery with commentary by the stars and director.
Contents:
v. 1. The boy ; An experiment in education ; The new world ; Alix -- v. 2. A hundred thousand welcomes ; The invisible Queen ; Dearest Prince ; The royal quadrille -- v. 3. Scandal ; The years of waiting ; King at last -- v. 4. The peacemaker ; Good old Teddy! ; special features: Robert Hardy : in depth; The story of Edward the King; photo gallery with commentary.
Summary:
Though he waited nearly 60 years to become king, and reigned for only nine, Edward VII changed the British monarchy forever. Derided by his mother, Queen Victoria, as frivolous and untrustworthy, Edward was in fact a skillful, determined diplomat who longed to be useful to his country. This miniseries dramatizes his life from frustrated prince and inveterate philanderer to loving father and respected statesman.
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