Synopsis
Blue Peter gives a brief history of Queen Elizabeth II's life through six stamps released for her 60th birthday.
- Programme: Blue Peter
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 1986
- History | Power: Monarchy and Democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014 | Power: Monarchy and Democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014 | c.1800-2014
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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