A United Kingdom
On the eve of his return from his studies, prince Seretse Khama falls in love with Ruth, a white woman from south London. Bringing Ruth home causes a major international outcry.
1947. On the eve of his return from his studies in London to Bechuanaland where he is to become king, Prince Seretse Khama falls in love and marries Ruth Williams, a white woman from south London. Bringing Ruth home causes a major international outcry, not least with the British Protectorate, who are concerned not to upset the neighbouring country of South Africa, who are about to implement apartheid, but with his uncle - the regent who is horrified by the break in his country's tradition. Facing obstacles from all sides, the couple find comfort in the love they share for each other. Based on a true story.
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Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:04Stan Kenton and His Orchestra
No Baby, Nobody But You
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00:07Louis Armstrong
I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)
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00:08Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra
Down South Camp Meeting
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00:10Yoo Se Yun
Forbidden Kyung Ho
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00:38Amazing Karaoke
Titanium
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01:28Jo Stafford
Sometimes I'm happy
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01:30Tina Turner & Elisa
Teach Me Again
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01:40Julee Cruise
Questions In A World of Blue
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
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| Seretse Khama | David Oyelowo |
| Ruth Willimas | Rosamund Pike |
| Rufus Lancaster | Tom Felton |
| Sir Alistair Canning | Jack Davenport |
| Muriel | Laura Carmichael |
| Naledi Khama | Terry Pheto |
| Lady Lilly Canning | Jessica Oyelowo |
| Tshekedi Khama | Vusi Kunene |
| George Williams | Nicholas Lyndhurst |
| Charles | Arnold Oceng |
| Director | Amma Asante |
| Writer | Guy Hibbert |
Broadcasts
- Sat 23 Mar 2019 21:00
- Sun 11 Oct 2020 23:00
Thu 4 Mar 2021 21:00- Mon 10 Oct 2022 23:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Thu 13 Oct 2022 22:40
- Mon 25 Sep 2023 23:15
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