Queen - Days of Our Lives

Overview
A definitive two-part documentary telling the story of Queen in the band’s own words, from their formation in 1971 to global superstardom, creative conflict and enduring legacy. Produced as an intimate, authoritative portrait of one of the most influential bands in music history, the series charts a 40-year career spanning 26 albums, over 300 million records sold and an enduring global legacy.

The Story
Built around candid interviews with Brian May and Roger Taylor, alongside contributors who truly lived the story, the films combine rare and previously unseen archive with emotional honesty and historical depth. Newly unearthed footage of Freddie Mercury and carefully selected first-hand voices brought new intimacy, humour and truth to Queen’s rise, revealing the ambition, resilience and personal cost behind their extraordinary success.

Approach
Editorially, the series prioritised authentic access over mythology. Contributors were chosen for their lived proximity to the band and the archive was treated as narrative evidence rather than nostalgia, helping shape a tone that was revealing, unflinchingly honest wand delivered real humor. The result was widely regarded as a benchmark in music storytelling and remains the definitive modern account of Queen’s career.

Impact
- 9M viewers across initial UK broadcasts
- International sales in 100+ territories, including the US
- Emmy and Rose d’Or nominations
- Widely acclaimed as a benchmark music documentary

The Guardian - "This fantastic and moving two-parter tells the story of the finest live band in the history of rock. There's archive footage of past performances, interviews with the members and, best of all, plenty of insider anecdotes; the choicest being Elton John's reaction to Bohemian Rhapsody: "Are you off your head? You'll never get that played. Queen: Days of their LIves  was revelation"