Colin Firth's Oscar-winning role to be shown on TV this Easter - and it's a must-see

Colin Firth as the King, Helena Bonham Carter as the Queen Mother, and a rich historical backdrop - what more could one desire from a film?

The Oscar-winning masterpiece The King's Speech is scheduled for a Good Friday (April 18) television broadcast. Directed by Tom Hooper, this historical drama has received high praise for its script, performances, and direction.

Penned by David Seidler, The King's Speech is primarily a biographical tale of King George VI - brought to life in an Oscar-winning performance by Firth - and his battle to conquer his stammer with the assistance of Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush).

As they collaborate, a remarkable friendship blossoms between them, leading to a profound bond. Following his brother's abdication, the new king is forced to deliver his first wartime radio address in 1939 when Britain declared war on Germany.

Boasting a stellar 94 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, The King's Speech promises a compelling viewing experience. In June 2009, the UK Film Council awarded the film's production £1 million, reports the Mirror.

The film premiered at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival on Colin Firth's 50th birthday, where it received a standing ovation and secured the coveted People's Choice Award.

A colossal box-office hit, the film raked in over a staggering £250million worldwide against a modest budget of less than £10 million.

Featuring an all-star cast including Guy Pearce, Michael Gambon, Timothy Spall, Derek Jacobi, Freya Wilson, and Jennifer Ehle, The King's Speech garnered critical acclaim for its set design, script, cinematography, performances, and score. One film reviewer enthused: "The King's Speech is the rare work of art that's also an immense crowdpleaser."

Sweeping four Oscars at the 83rd Academy Awards - Best Actor for Firth, Best Director for Hooper, Best Original Screenplay for Seidler, and Best Picture - and receiving 12 nominations, the most of any film that year, The King's Speech had a spectacular awards season showing.

Colin Firth's Oscar-winning portrayal was universally hailed, with one critic saying: "Firth strikes a perfect balance between his abrasive traits and the vulnerability that coaxes our empathy," while another added: "It is no wonder that Colin Firth was awarded with the highest prizes with this role. Such great acting."

Adding to the praise, one reviewer said: "The King's Speech is a joy, and I adore it," and another confessed: "By the film's end I was in tears: a pathetic critic-thing whimpering in the half-dark, knocked into resistlessness by the power of storytelling."

Audience reviews have showered the movie with praise, with enthralled comments such as: "A very moving film with amazing performances. It beautifully tells the story about King George VI, his family, and his only friend," and another saying: "A regal masterpiece stuffed with great performances, great sets and great cinematography."

One viewer, captivated by the emotional weight of the film and its stellar cast, said: "The King's Speech is an amazing film with great directing, editing, visuals, and performances.

"If you are someone who is interested in King George VI and the Royal Family, you would without a doubt like this film, even if you aren't interested in them I think you would still enjoy it because it is just a great film. The film manages to make a story of a King struggling to say words into something quite powerful and moving."