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Season 1 – David Starkey's Music and Monarchy

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TV/radio host and historian Starkey delves into the link between some music hits and British royalty in "David Starkey's Music and Monarchy." Through the series, he demonstrates how a lot of the nation's history is preserved within beloved songs. From kings who composed -- such as Henry V -- and the threat to musicians by the religious conflict of the 17th century, to the coronation ceremony of Elizabeth II, episodes give glimpses into 500 years of patriotism, religion and power, through composition and harmony.
David Starkey's Music and Monarchy — Season 1

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David Starkey

Narrator

Peter Sweasey

Director

Peter Sweasey

Producer

Nicholas Kent

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 20, 2013 Crown and Choir Dr David Starkey discovers how the story of British music was shaped by its monarchy. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 27, 2013 Revolutions Exploring the 17th century, when religious conflict threatened the lives of musicians and monarchs as well as future of the monarchy. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 3, 2013 Great British Music Dr David Starkey's exploration of how the monarchy shaped Britain's music reaches the 18th century, when Great Britain became a dominant military and economic power, and produced patriotic classics such as `God Save the King' and `Rule Britannia'. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 10, 2013 Reinventions Starkey looks at the 19th and 20th centuries, when the crown rediscovered the power of pageantry and ceremony while music experienced a renaissance. Details

Season Info

Director
Peter Sweasey
Executive Producer
Nicholas Kent
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Documentary, History, Music
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jul 20, 2013