3 x 60’ factual series exclusively for Sky Atlantic HD

Available on a range of Mobile and PC devices with Sky Go

As part of SKY’s investment in original, home grown content, Sky Atlantic HD has commissioned Twofour to produce GOD SAVE THE QUEENS,a three part series celebrating six decades of flamboyant, beloved and iconic gay performers.

The 3 x 60’ series kicks off in 1952, after the Queen’s Coronation, and tells the story of iconic camp performers and the role they have played in changing public attitudes towards homosexuality. From Kenneth Williams to Paul O Grady, Larry Grayson to Graham Norton, Danny La Rue to Elton John, the series looks at Britain’s most treasured stars and how they have changed public attitudes over the last 60 years, becoming national institutions along the way.

A stellar cast of contributors including musicians, actors and entertainers reveal the untold stories of our brightest stars combined with compelling archive.

Clare Handford, Commissioning Editor, Factual for Sky, said:

“The history of entertainment is inextricably linked with camp culture.  GOD SAVE THE QUEENS is a celebratory look at the flamboyant male stars who have shaped our cultural landscape during the 60 years of the Queen’s reign.”

Juliet Rice, Executive Producer, Twofour, said:

“As we celebrate the royal jubilee, GOD SAVE THE QUEENS tells the stories of our favourite gay stars and the social landscape that defined them, providing us with constant entertainment over the last 60 years.”

Commissioned by Clare Handford for Sky Atlantic and produced by Twofour, the series is executive produced by Andrew Mackenzie and Juliet Rice and series produced by Ros Edwards.

GOD SAVE THE QUEENS is part of Sky's commitment to increase its investment in original British content by 50% over the next three years. By 2014, Sky expects to invest £600 million a year in British programmes across its portfolio of channels.  

For further information please contact

Luke Morrison - Publicity Manager, Sky Atlantic HD
T: 020 7032 1479
E: Luke.Morrison@bskyb.com

Notes to editor

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