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Bertie and Elizabeth provides an affectionate portrayal of the marriage of George VI, known to his family and friends as Bertie, and his wife, Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon, who became his consort, Queen Elizabeth. From their first meeting in 1920, Lady Elizabeth, the future Queen supported George VI not only as he laboured with affairs of state, but also as he tried to conquer his stammering and crippling shyness.
Their romance and subsequent marriage is set against the backdrop of landmark events, such as the abdication of Edward VIII; George VI's coronation as British King and his relationship with Winston Churchill during the war, as well as the king's broadcast to his people on Victory Day in Europe.
Starring BAFTA award-winner Juliet Aubrey (Primeval; Lewis) and James Wilby (Poirot, Midsomer Murders).
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Actors: James Wilby, Juliet Aubrey, Alan Bates, Eileen Atkins
Manufacturer: ITV Studios Home Entertainment
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Supergormas
Format:DVD
Pre Kings Speech smash hit - This made for tv film account is wonderfully acted by all with an exceptional cast inluding Alan Bates and Dame Eileen Atkins. Very entertaining. James Wilby is excellent as Bertie.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By A. M. Pardoe
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Excellent film, in several ways better than the 'King's Speech' since it put everything in context. Well photographed and the characters believable sometimes looking more like the actual people, viz. Churchill.
Very enjoyable.
Very enjoyable.
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By J. N. Valente
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The love story that began awkwardly. The younger brother with no higher expectations than to perhaps be left to pursue its hobbies.
And then the Abdication of Edward VIII and the Royals are in quite a panic. Hence the enthronement of George VI (Bertie) played very subtly by the much under-appreciated James Wilby - making his Elizabeth of the title (tour-de-force performance again this time by Juliet Aubrey). Elizabeth that many generations after the events here depicted knew only as the sweet old Queen Mother.
But there's more to each of the main characters' lives than struggling with Bertie's horror of speaking in public because of his stutter. And we don't get to see Elizabeth, The Queen Mother much in her retiring years.
We do get to see a romantic, epic story against the backdrop of war-torn England.
The supporting cast (if we can call it that and not diminish their achievement) features the likes of Eileen Atkins as Queen Mary to Alan Bates' George V. Robert Hardy as President Roosevelt has less to work with, but it is a pleasure to watch him at anytime.
I admit it. I was moved by this syrupy view of History! And yet I am not so sure the essential tale was not well told.
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A great DVD
I`ve wanted my own copy of this dvd since I saw it on TV some time ago. The acting is great
the casting really good, especially of Elizabeth and Mrs Simpson. Read more
the casting really good, especially of Elizabeth and Mrs Simpson. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Scotch Tilly
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great
love watching a great love story about two very special people and how it changed the royal family great acting
Published 1 month ago by james
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Brilliant
I have watched this now a few times and still enjoy watching it. Its a great & true story of the events that happended with the abdication and gives the opposite point of view... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Miss Christine R. Russell
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AN ENJOYABLE FILM
I ENJOYED THIS FILM APPEARS TO BE CORRECT IN MANY OF DETAILS. wELL ACTED WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Published 3 months ago by Joan Cairns
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Bertie and Elizabeth DVD
The DVD was used but in excellent condition. I didn't realise I'd watched it recently, and was very disappointed with this film . Its very poor relation to the King's Speech. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ann
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History.
It might not be everybodys thing but I love history, most of all the history of the uk and this is an important part of our countrys history.
Published 20 months ago by zozomac2003
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Absolutely Fabulous !
This film is truly fabulous. We watched it inconjunction with the King's Speech (another great film), where it all ties in. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Furry Ferret
3.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting
Interesting but not riveting. It is very sugar coated and does not offer much that is new or insightful about any of the subjects.
Published 21 months ago by Alex Lang
3.0 out of 5 stars
Historically accurate, but...
I watched this after seeing The King's Speech, interested in seeing a bit more about this great royal love story. Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2011 by A. Neal
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DVD Bertie and Elizabeth
If you think the King's Speech was good you haven't seen this yet. It's the whole story of George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2011 by andyc
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