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Martha Kearney presents a reflection on how Her Majesty鈥檚 voice, her use of the English language and a lifetime of speechmaking left an indelible mark on how we remember her reign and the words that helped to shape it.

Using archive of Her Majesty鈥檚 many speeches and messages to the nation and Commonwealth, the programme discusses the enduring legacy of those words and Her Majesty鈥檚 memorable voice. With Baroness Boothroyd, former Speaker of the House of Commons and linguists Jonathan Harrington and Sam Hellmuth, students of the changing patterns of the Queen鈥檚 language over the decades; while speechwriter Philip Collins and barrister Benet Brandreth offer their insights into the Queen as orator. Also taking part, the voice-coach who taught Helen Mirren her royal cadences in her film portrayal of Her Majesty and Lord Peter Hennessy, historian of the twentieth century who reflects on how his life has been framed by the voice of our late Queen.

Producer Simon Elmes