King George VI: The Man Behind The King's Speech

In 2010 the Oscar-winning film The King's Speech took the world by storm, depicting the true story of King George VI and his efforts to overcome his speech impairment and lead his country through World War II. In this documentary, we provide historical background for the fascinating true story behind the film, focusing on how King George VI overcame his personal limitations to save a nation. Featuring original contributions from actors Colin Firth and Helena Bonham Carter, director Tom Hooper, and grandson of Lionel Logue, the King's speech therapist, this feature-length documentary contains original footage from King George VI's reign, including the King's famous coronation speech. From Elizabeth II to Cleopatra, Real Royalty peels back the curtain to give a glimpse into the lives of some of the most influential families in the world, with new full length documentaries posted every week covering the monarchies of today and all throughout history. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u Subscribe to Real Royalty: http://bit.ly/3tofGQL Facebook:   / realroyaltydocs   Tiktok:   / realroyaltydocs   Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected]