The Crown (2016 — 2022)
The Crown portrays the life of Queen Elizabeth II from her wedding in 1947 to Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, until the early 21st century. The Crown has been praised by critics for its acting, directing, writing, cinematography, and production values, though its historical inaccuracies have received some criticism, particularly within the fourth season. It has received numerous accolades, including a total of sixty-three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for its first four seasons, winning twenty-one, including Outstanding Drama Series for its fourth season, and seven awards for the cast. The first season depicts events up to 1955, with Winston Churchill resigning as prime minister and the Queen’s sister Princess Margaret deciding not to marry Peter Townsend. The second season covers the Suez Crisis in 1956, leading to the retirement of Prime Minister Anthony Eden; the retirement of Prime Minister Harold Macmillan in 1963, following the scandal of the Profumo affair; and the birth of Prince Edward in 1964.
The third season covers 1964 to 1977, beginning with Harold Wilson’s election as prime minister and ending with her Silver Jubilee, also covering Edward Heath’s time as prime minister. Camilla Shand is also introduced. The fourth season is set during Margaret Thatcher’s period as prime minister from 1979 to 1990, and also focuses on Lady Diana Spencer.
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Cast:  Claire FoyQueen Elizabeth II (1-2)  Olivia ColmanQueen Elizabeth II (3-4)  Matt SmithPrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1-2)  Tobias MenziesPrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (3-4)  Vanessa KirbyPrincess Margaret (1-2)  Helena Bonham CarterPrincess Margaret (3-4)  Jeremy NorthamAnthony Eden (1-2)  John LithgowWinston Churchill (1-3)  Victoria HamiltonQueen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (1-2)  Marion BaileyQueen Elizabeth the Queen Mother ( 3-4)  Ben MilesPeter Townsend (1-2)  Greg WiseLord Mountbatten (1-2)  Charles DanceLord Mountbatten (3-4)  Jared HarrisKing George VI (1-2)  Alex JenningsPrince Edward, Duke of Windsor (1-2)  Derek JacobiPrince Edward, Duke of Windsor (3)  Lia WilliamsWallis, Duchess of Windsor (1-2)  Geraldine ChaplinWallis, Duchess of Windsor (3)  Eileen AtkinsQueen Mary (1)  Anton LesserHarold MacMillan (2)  Matthew GoodeAntony Armstrong-Jones (2)  Ben DanielsAntony Armstrong-Jones (3)  Erin DohertyAnne, Princess Royal (3-4)  Josh O'ConnorCharles, Prince of Wales (3-4)  Emerald FennellCamilla Shand (3-4)  Andrew BuchanAndrew Parker Bowles (3-4)  Jason WatkinsHarold Wilson (3)  Jane LapotairePrincess Alice of Battenberg (3)  Michael MaloneyEdward Heath (3)  Gillian AndersonMargaret Thatcher (4)  Emma CorrinDiana, Princess of Wales (4)  Stephen BoxerDenis Thatcher (4) |
The Crown portrays the life of Queen Elizabeth II from her wedding in 1947 to Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, until the early 21st century. The Crown has been praised by critics for its acting, directing, writing, cinematography, and production values, though its historical inaccuracies have received some criticism, particularly within the fourth season. It has received numerous accolades, including a total of sixty-three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for its first four seasons, winning twenty-one, including Outstanding Drama Series for its fourth season, and seven awards for the cast. The first season depicts events up to 1955, with Winston Churchill resigning as prime minister and the Queen’s sister Princess Margaret deciding not to marry Peter Townsend. The second season covers the Suez Crisis in 1956, leading to the retirement of Prime Minister Anthony Eden; the retirement of Prime Minister Harold Macmillan in 1963, following the scandal of the Profumo affair; and the birth of Prince Edward in 1964.
The third season covers 1964 to 1977, beginning with Harold Wilson’s election as prime minister and ending with her Silver Jubilee, also covering Edward Heath’s time as prime minister. Camilla Shand is also introduced. The fourth season is set during Margaret Thatcher’s period as prime minister from 1979 to 1990, and also focuses on Lady Diana Spencer.
