Winner of four Oscars at the 2011 awards, the film recounts the efforts of King George VI to overcome his speech impediment so that he can inspire the nation at a time of crisis. He comes to rely on the expertise and friendship of the Australian speech therapist, Lionel Logue, to help him give a lead during the abdication crisis and the oncoming war. However, this is not just an enlightening period drama but a very entertaining, heartfelt and surprisingly funny crowd-pleaser which merits a second viewing.