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The Crown

The Crown
★ 8.2/10•2016•TV-MA•Drama
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Duty lasts a lifetime.

The gripping, decades-spanning inside story of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Prime Ministers who shaped Britain's post-war destiny. The Crown tells the inside story of two of the most famous addresses in the world – Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street – and the intrigues, love lives and machinations behind the great events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. Two houses, two courts, one Crown.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 4, 2016

Episodes

Episode 1 - Wolferton SplashE157m

Wolferton Splash

A young Princess Elizabeth marries Prince Philip. As King George VI’s health worsens, Winston Churchill is elected prime minister for the second time.

Nov 4, 2016

Episode 2 - Hyde Park CornerE261m

Hyde Park Corner

With King George too ill to travel, Elizabeth and Philip embark on a four-continent Commonwealth tour. Party leaders attempt to undermine Churchill.

Nov 4, 2016

Episode 3 - WindsorE359m

Windsor

With Elizabeth in a new role, Philip tries to assert some power. Churchill wants to delay the coronation. King George’s disgraced brother arrives.

Nov 4, 2016

Episode 4 - Act of GodE458m

Act of God

When dense smog cripples London for days and creates a serious health hazard, Churchill’s inaction leaves him vulnerable to his political enemies.

Nov 4, 2016

Episode 5 - Smoke and MirrorsE555m

Smoke and Mirrors

Elizabeth rejects protocol by appointing Philip to coordinate her coronation, but his ideas create conflict. The Duke of Windsor returns to London.

Nov 4, 2016

Episode 6 - GeligniteE658m

Gelignite

Margaret and Peter come to Elizabeth with a request. With a royal scandal about to break in the newspapers, the Queen Mother intervenes.

Nov 4, 2016

Episode 7 - Scientia Potentia EstE759m

Scientia Potentia Est

As the Soviets test the H-bomb, both Churchill and Eden have major health crises. Angry about her inadequate education, Elizabeth hires a tutor.

Nov 4, 2016

Episode 8 - Pride & JoyE858m

Pride & Joy

Elizabeth and Philip go on an exhausting world journey. Margaret takes over some of her sister’s official duties and tries to liven things up.

Nov 4, 2016

Episode 9 - AssassinsE960m

Assassins

As tensions with Philip increase, Elizabeth spends time with her old friend Porchey. Churchill’s portrait is painted for his 80th birthday.

Nov 4, 2016

Episode 10 - GlorianaE1055m

Gloriana

Margaret and Peter are reunited, but another obstacle stands in their way. Elizabeth is torn between her duty as Queen and her love for her sister.

Nov 4, 2016

Actors

Imelda Staunton

Imelda Staunton

Queen Elizabeth II

Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Lesley Manville

Lesley Manville

Princess Margaret

Dominic West

Dominic West

Prince Charles

Claudia Harrison

Claudia Harrison

Princess Anne

Marcia Warren

Marcia Warren

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

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