The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
Sylvia Peters introduces the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's seven-hour live coverage of Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation Day from Tuesday 2 June 1953. Outside Buckingham Palace, Berkeley Smith previews the route of the procession.
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The People's Coronation with David Dimbleby
Dimbleby, a teenager during the festivities, recalls how post-war Britain celebrated.
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"29 mics were placed through the Abbey to give a complete sound picture of the ceremony."
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Memories of the Coronation from around the UK.
Documentary about the coronation
As well as recounting the events of Coronation Day, 2nd June 1953,Μύthis Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four film focuses on the months of meticulous planning beforehand. What took place behind the scenes is told using diaries, letters, official records and government papers, together with much rare, evocative archive.
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- Sun 2 Jun 2013 10:10
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The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's original live coverage of the events of Coronation Day, 2nd June 1953.
TV blog: Making broadcasting history
"It was the first time the television audience exceeded the radio audience"
Gallery
The Queen is glimpsed via periscopes and piggy-backs in these Werner Bischoff/Magnum shots