Edward VII: The Playboy Prince Who Changed Britain

Apr 24, 2021

1h 7m

★ 0.0

Overview

Documentary exploring the king’s life and reign, looking at the relationships with the women in his life and considering the remarkable period in history he presided over – an era when the arts, culture, technology and architecture flourished in Britain.

Genres

Documentary

History

Production Companies

ITN Productions

Channel 5

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