Edward VII: The Playboy Prince Who Changed Britain
2021 · 67m · Documentary · History
Documentary exploring the king’s life and reign, looking at the relationships with the women in his life and considering the remarkable period in history he presided over – an era when the arts, culture, technology and architecture flourished in Britain.
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