Barack Obama among names to appear in BBC Queen Elizabeth II documentary

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30 Mar 2026 • 2:24 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A new BBC One documentary, Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century, will commemorate what would have been the late monarch's 100th birthday.
  • The one-hour film will explore a century of profound change and transformation across Britain and the world through Queen Elizabeth II's remarkable life.
  • It will feature contributions from Dame Helen Mirren, Barack Obama, Sir David Attenborough, Dame Sheila Hancock, and Queen Camilla, who will share personal memories.
  • The documentary will blend archive footage with new interviews to tell the story of the nation's longest-reigning monarch.
  • Queen Elizabeth II, who died aged 96 in 2022, served as head of state for over 70 years and became a symbol of stability through significant global changes.

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