Kings And Queens Of England

Derek Jacobi - Kings & Queens of England
A wonderfully evocative vocal guide taking the listener on an entertaining and informative journey through 1000 years of English Monarchy. The fascinating story of England's history and of the public and private life of her Royal Family is highlighted by extracts form the diaries and speeches of English monarchs and observations by their contemporaries. In addition to Sir Derek Jakobi's fluent narration he is joined by six others actors, John Graham, Richard Hampton, Robert Harris, David March, Rosalind Shanks and David Weston adding vivid colour and personality to the history of England's most famous family.
2 CDs / Running Time - 2.5 hours approx. / Contains Music

CD ONE
1. Opening
2. William I
3. William II
4. Henry I
5. Stephen
6. Music / Henry II
7. Richard I
8. King John
9. Henry III
10. Edward I
11. Edward II
12. Edward III
13. Richard II
14. Henry IV
15. Henry V
16. Henry VI
17. Edward IV
18. Richard III
19. Henry VII
20. Henry VIII
21. Edward V
22. Lady Jane Gray
23. Queen Mary
24. Elizageth I

CD TWO
1. James I
2. Charles I
3. Interregnum - Cromwell
4. Charles II
5. James II
6. William & Mary
7. Queen Anne
8. George I
9. George II
10. George III
11. George IV
12. William IV
13. Queen Victoria
14. Edward VI
15. George V
16. Edward VI
17. George VI
18. Elizabeth II