United Kingdom, March 30 -- Queen Elizabeth will be the focus of a new BBC One documentary marking what would have been her 100th birthday. Charting a century of change through her life and reign, the late monarch -who died aged 96 in September, 2022 -is set to be honoured in Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century, a one-hour film examining the social, cultural and historical shifts that unfolded during her time on the throne.

The programme will explore her role as Britain's longest-reigning monarch and the way her life intersected with major national and global events, from the age of Empire through to the rise of celebrity culture.

The documentary will combine archive footage with new interviews, featuring contributors including H...