The Queen’s Realm | England

An aerial anthology of film, poetry and music with commentary by Sir John Betjeman. For his commentary, Sir John Betjeman has chosen verse from the English poets, ranging from Shakespeare to Philip Larkin.

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  • Type: Entertainment
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Duration: 53'58''
  • Broadcast date: 1977
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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