The Crown

Name: The Crown
Released: 2016-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Daniel Betts, James Hillier, Imelda Staunton

TV Show · Drama · History

A chronicle of the life of Queen Elizabeth II from the 1940s to modern times. As the decades pass, personal intrigues, romances, and political rivalries are revealed that played a big role in events that shaped the later years of the 20th century.

2016 · 55m

Starring Daniel Betts, James Hillier, Imelda Staunton

Director Benjamin Caron, Stephen Daldry

EPISODE 1

Queen Victoria Syndrome

A much-needed update to the Royal Yacht draws scrutiny to the queen's reign; hounded by the press, Charles and Diana have a second honeymoon in Italy.

55 min
EPISODE 2

The System

Prince Philip offers his support to a grieving family member; keen to snatch a scoop, a tabloid journalist approaches Diana about a tell-all book.

49 min
EPISODE 3

Mou Mou

In 1946, an Egyptian street vendor finds inspiration in the abdicated King Edward; years later, he eagerly tries to integrate into British high society.
EPISODE 4

Annus Horribilis

Between a fire at Windsor Castle and tensions in her children's marriages, the queen commemorates and reassesses her 40 years on the throne.

53 min
EPISODE 5

The Way Ahead

Faced with the fallout of an intercepted call with Camilla and the consequent kickback to his marriage, Prince Charles must navigate a scandal.

48 min
EPISODE 6

Ipatiev House

Eager to lead a newly democratic Russia, President Yeltsin tries to win the queen's support while she navigates new rifts in her marriage with Philip.

58 min