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BBC confirms new Queen Elizabeth II documentary for late monarch’s centenary

BBC confirms new Queen Elizabeth II documentary for late monarch’s centenary

Queen Elizabeth II will be the subject of a new BBC One documentary exploring a century of change through the prism of her life. The one-hour documentary, which will mark what would have been the 100th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, will explore the life and legacy of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, and also reflect on the social and cultural shifts that shaped the century of her reign. “Spanning an era that saw the nation move from the age of Empire to the rise of celebrity culture — from the Blitz to the 2012 London Olympics — Queen Elizabeth II lived through extraordinary change,” the official synopsis teases. It continues: “More than a witness to history, she became an enduring symbol of continuity in a rapidly evolving world. Through the prism of her life, the documentary tells the story of modern Britain in a richly historical and emotionally resonant exploration of both The Queen and the people she served.” Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching …

The Radical Monarchs launch in L.A. to school girls on social justice

The Radical Monarchs launch in L.A. to school girls on social justice

On a warm Sunday afternoon in February, the Huntington Library was packed with Lunar New Year festivities and early spring fever. A dozen giddy preteens gathered at the entrance, eager to walk on the pristinely landscaped San Marino grounds. Sporting brown berets and screen-printed vests with colorful hand-sewn badges, they followed chaperones inside as guests waiting in line recognized them. “Oh, my God,” one fangirl said as another clapped. “It’s the Radical Monarchs!” Remaining calm and composed amid the applause, the tightknit group of girls strutted straight past bright red-clothed calligraphy tables and tea ceremonies to the MaryLou and George Boone Gallery for the highly anticipated “Radical Histories” exhibit, spanning six decades of Chicanx and Indigenous resistance and cultural reclamation through printmaking. Standing beside Ester Hernandez’s striking “Sun Mad” screenprint, a satirical spin on the popular raisin brand’s logo, former Self Help Graphics & Art director and parent volunteer tour guide Marvella Muro reminded the Monarchs of the ground rules — respect the space, respect the artwork and speak up — before noting some of …