Storyline

Drawing on newly available evidence, this epic series explores the Windsor dynasty's gripping family saga, providing fresh insights into how our royal family have survived four generations of crisis.

First Aired

2017-02-22
Last Aired

2017-03-29
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

6
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Channel 4

Keywords:

royal family britain british royal family british monarchy

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Season 1

1. Adapt or Die

This episode reveals fresh insights into how George V rescued the monarchy by dumping his family's Ger...More

This episode reveals fresh insights into how George V rescued the monarchy by dumping his family's German roots, and explores the Edward VIII abdication crisisLess

61mins 2017-02-22

2. Love and Duty

In 1947, as Britain suffers from crippling post-war austerity and the worst winter on record, a lovesi...More

In 1947, as Britain suffers from crippling post-war austerity and the worst winter on record, a lovesick Princess Elizabeth and her ailing father, George VI, visit South Africa on a fraught royal tourLess

47mins 2017-03-01

3. Enter the Outsider

The story of Prince Philip, the Windsors' most radical moderniser, and how in the 1960s he harnessed t...More

The story of Prince Philip, the Windsors' most radical moderniser, and how in the 1960s he harnessed the medium of television to revamp the Royals' public image.Less

47mins 2017-03-08

4. Shadow of a King

Prince Charles tries to avoid replicating Edward VIII's romantic mistakes, while Lord Mountbatten acts...More

Prince Charles tries to avoid replicating Edward VIII's romantic mistakes, while Lord Mountbatten acts as Charles' kingmaker and matchmaker.Less

46mins 2017-03-15

5. Fire, Feud and Fury

This episode examines the huge challenge that Diana's popularity and tragic death posed to the royal f...More

This episode examines the huge challenge that Diana's popularity and tragic death posed to the royal family.Less

48mins 2017-03-22

6. The Top Job

Prince Charles is the most outspoken heir to the throne in the Windsors' history and has promised a ra...More

Prince Charles is the most outspoken heir to the throne in the Windsors' history and has promised a radically different vision for the monarchy. But will his reign make or break the Windsor dynasty?Less