“A United Kingdom” is a 2016 biography and drama film directed by Amma Asante. The story revolves around the life of King Seretse Khama of Botswana and his contentious marriage to a British white woman, Ruth Williams, which triggered political and diplomatic uproar in his kingdom. This write-up covers the locations where this movie was filmed and shares interesting facts about the film and its making.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “A United Kingdom” was filmed at various locations. Some of these locations include Serowe and Palapye, both situated in Botswana. In the UK, film sequences were captured at the Old Royal Naval College and the Houses of Parliament in the city of London, the capital city of England. Shooting also took place at other unspecified locations within London. The dates of filming, unfortunately, are not provided.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| David Oyelowo | Seretse Khama |
| Rosamund Pike | Ruth Williams |
| Tom Felton | Rufus Lancaster |
| Jack Davenport | Sir Alistair Canning |
| Laura Carmichael | Muriel Williams |
| Terry Pheto | Naledi Khama |
| Jessica Oyelowo | Lady Lilly Canning |
| Vusi Kunene | Tshekedi Khama |
| Nicholas Lyndhurst | George Williams |
| Arnold Oceng | Charles |
| Anastasia Hille | Dot Williams |
| Charlotte Hope | Olivia Lancaster |
| Theo Landey | Michael Nash |
| Abena Ayivor | Ella Khama |
| Jack Lowden | Tony Benn |
| Zackary Momoh | Oluwu |
| Nicholas Rowe | Fenner Brockway |
| Billy Boyle | Reverend James Manners |
| Kevin Hand | Manager |
| Anton Lesser | Prime Minister Attlee |
| Joseph Makwinja | Morgan |
| Michael Howe | Terence Bernard |
| Madison Manowe | Baby Jacqueline |
| Motheo Motalaote | Baby Jacqueline |
| Chelsea J. Scott | Baby Jacqueline |
| Donald Molosi | Kabelo |
| Julian Firth | Mr. Speaker |
| Duncan Wisbey | Commonwealth Under-Secretary |
| Rupert Vansittart | Sir Ian Fraser |
| James Northcote | Roberts |
| Justice Moilwa | Young Man |
| Motshereganyi Sefanyetso | Dr. Moikangao |
| Gareth Matthews | Station Master |
| Femi Ogunbanjo | Man from Rhodesia |
| Letsomo La Tshipa | Village Headman |
| Sophie Matlapeng | Lesedi |
| Tapologo Manche | Woman in Rondavel |
| Anthony Kaye | Sefu |
| Will Featherstone | Reporter |
| Danny Babington | Reporter |
| Dave Perry | Idiot |
| Dean Roberts | Idiot |
| Craig Whittaker | Idiot |
| Ookeditse Mosenki | African Girl |
| Paul Putner | Porter |
| John Mazabathi Mokandla | Naledi Village Man |
| Oliver Barker | Crowd (uncredited) |
| Doug Berry | Freedom Fighter (uncredited) |
| Nicole Boom | Wedding Guest / Office Worker (uncredited) |
| Domenico Caccamo | Member of Parliament (uncredited) |
| Russell Churcher | Swing Dancer (uncredited) |
| Graham Curry | Press Photographer (uncredited) |
| Kitty Devlin | Celia (uncredited) |
| Julian Dutton | BBC Announcer (uncredited) |
| Karl Farrer | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Begoña Fernández Martín | Student (uncredited) |
| Caroline Garnell | Member of Parliament (uncredited) |
| Robin George | Member of Parliament (uncredited) |
| Jordan Indigo Isaac | First Lieutenant (uncredited) |
| Attila G. Kerekes | Oxford University Student (uncredited) |
| Wesley Lloyd | Traveller (uncredited) |
| Martyn Mayger | English Gentleman (uncredited) |
| Gino Picciano | Member of Parliament (uncredited) |
| Lilly Roberts | Female Assistant (uncredited) |
| Tom Rodgers | Oxonian Boxer (uncredited) |
| Atul Sharma | Air Passenger (uncredited) |
| Janette Sharpe | Member of Parliament (uncredited) |
| Amanda Smith | Member of Parliament (uncredited) |
| Conny Stadler | Missionary (uncredited) |
| Adam Treasure | African Student (uncredited) |
| John Whitby | Member of Parliament (uncredited) |
| Charlotte Worwood | Air Hostess (uncredited) |
| Miroslav Zaruba | Lindy Hop Dancer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
The story of “A United Kingdom” is based on the real-life events of King Seretse Khama of Botswana, played by David Oyelowo. Ruth Williams, the British woman he married, was portrayed by Rosamund Pike. In the film, Tom Felton played the character Rufus Lancaster. The film gained considerable recognition and received six awards along with five nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Serowe, Botswana
- Latitude: -22.4036831
- Longitude: 26.7142835
- Place ID: ChIJRz0CsHgZsR4RfSYtzNCXtEo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Serowe, Botswana
- Timezone: Africa/Gaborone
- Location Name: Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.4827142
- Longitude: -0.0066964
- Place ID: ChIJWRQ7JoUCdkgRyMWXZgcjJBg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Old Royal Naval College, London SE10 9NN, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.4994794
- Longitude: -0.1248092
- Place ID: ChIJmZuNDMQEdkgRfB9O9456eQc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: London SW1A 0AA, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5072178
- Longitude: -0.1275862
- Place ID: ChIJdd4hrwug2EcRmSrV3Vo6llI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: London, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Palapye, Botswana
- Latitude: -22.5514872
- Longitude: 27.1147095
- Place ID: ChIJx46N2XTTsB4R-2Q9P1RQx1c
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Palapye, Botswana
- Timezone: Africa/Gaborone
