The Crown

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Overview: 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.

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Last Updated: 2024-09-23 02:45:39

Episodes

Season	Episode	Name	Aired	Runtime	Overview	Watched
1	1	Wolferton Splash Details	2016-11-04	57 mins	A young Princess Elizabeth marries Prince Philip. As King George VI’s health worsens, Winston Churchill is elected prime minister for the second time.	Mark as Watched
1	2	Hyde Park Corner Details	2016-11-04	62 mins	With King George too ill to travel, Elizabeth and Philip embark on a four-continent Commonwealth tour. Party leaders attempt to undermine Churchill.	Mark as Watched
1	3	Windsor Details	2016-11-04	60 mins	With Elizabeth in new role, Philip tries to assert some power. Churchill wants to delay the coronation. King George’s disgraced brother arrives.	Mark as Watched
1	4	Act of God Details	2016-11-04	58 mins	When dense smog cripples London for days and creates a serious health hazard, Churchill’s inaction leaves him vulnerable to his political enemies.	Mark as Watched
1	5	Smoke and Mirrors Details	2016-11-04	56 mins	Elizabeth rejects protocol by appointing Philip to coordinate her coronation, but his ideas create conflict. The Duke of Windsor returns to London.	Mark as Watched
1	6	Gelignite Details	2016-11-04	59 mins	Margaret and Peter come to Elizabeth with a request. With a royal scandal about to break in the newspapers, the Queen Mother intervenes.	Mark as Watched
1	7	Scientia Potentia Est Details	2016-11-04	59 mins	As the Soviets test the H-bomb, both Churchill and Eden have major health crises. Angry about her inadequate education, Elizabeth hires a tutor.	Mark as Watched
1	8	Pride & Joy Details	2016-11-04	59 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
1	9	Assassins Details	2016-11-04	61 mins	As tensions with Philip increase, Elizabeth spends time with her old friend Porchey. Churchill’s portrait is painted for his 80th birthday.	Mark as Watched
1	10	Gloriana Details	2016-11-04	55 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
2	1	Misadventure Details	2017-12-08	57 mins	As Philip leaves for a long tour, Elizabeth makes an upsetting discovery. Prime Minister Eden wants to strike back after Egypt seizes the Suez Canal.	Mark as Watched
2	2	A Company of Men Details	2017-12-08	55 mins	Elizabeth feels disconnected from Philip. Eden copes with international pressure and ill health. An interview stirs up harrowing memories for Philip.	Mark as Watched
2	3	Lisbon Details	2017-12-08	56 mins	Palace insiders try to prevent a scandal that could reflect poorly on Philip. Eden faces censure from his cabinet and the press.	Mark as Watched
2	4	Beryl Details	2017-12-08	61 mins	When Elizabeth and Philip throw a grand party for their 10th anniversary, both Margaret and the new Prime Minister experience romantic tribulations.	Mark as Watched
2	5	Marionettes Details	2017-12-08	61 mins	After Elizabeth makes a tone-deaf speech at a Jaguar factory, she and the monarchy come under public attack from an outspoken lord.	Mark as Watched
2	6	Vergangenheit Details	2017-12-08	62 mins	A secret World War II document opens Elizabeth's eyes to grim realities about a family member. The Duke of Windsor campaigns to re-enter public life.	Mark as Watched
2	7	Matrimonium Details	2017-12-08	61 mins	A letter from Peter Townsend spurs Margaret to make a bold proposal. Elizabeth has good news that causes complications for Margaret.	Mark as Watched
2	8	Dear Mrs. Kennedy Details	2017-12-08	57 mins	Inspired by Jackie Kennedy and against her government's wishes, Elizabeth takes an unconventional approach to resolving an issue with Ghana.	Mark as Watched
2	9	Paterfamilias Details	2017-12-08	60 mins	Philip insists that Prince Charles attend his alma mater in Scotland and reminisces about the life-changing difficulties he experienced there.	Mark as Watched
2	10	Mystery Man Details	2017-12-08	60 mins	A salacious government scandal hits close to home for Elizabeth and Philip. Elizabeth retreats to Scotland for rest during a difficult pregnancy.	Mark as Watched
3	1	Olding Details	2019-11-17	48 mins	The royal family mourns the passing of Winston Churchill. The United Kingdom ushers in a new prime minister, the Labour Party's Harold Wilson whom Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth hear might be a Soviet spy.	Mark as Watched
3	2	Margaretology Details	2019-11-17	48 mins	While Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon visit the USA, the queen, at the bidding of Harold Wilson, asks them to make a side trip to Washington, D.C. to ask President Johnson for financial assistance for the United Kingdom.	Mark as Watched
3	3	Aberfan Details	2019-11-17	55 mins	A horrible disaster in the Welsh town of Aberfan leaves scores of children dead, but when the Queen takes a week to decide to visit the town to offer solace to its people, she must confront her reasons for postponing the trip.	Mark as Watched
3	4	Bubbikins Details	2019-11-17	60 mins	Left without a home by a political coup in Athens, Philip's eccentric mother, Princess Alice of Greece, is invited to live in Buckingham Palace by the Queen.	Mark as Watched
3	5	Coup Details	2019-11-17	57 mins	While the Queen travels abroad to learn about horse training, unhappiness among the British elite with the devaluation of the pound involves Lord Mountbatten in a plan to oust Harold Wilson.	Mark as Watched
3	6	Tywysog Cymru Details	2019-11-17	56 mins	Prince Charles is sent to Aberystwyth to learn Welsh from an ardent nationalist in preparation for the ceremony for his investiture as Prince of Wales.	Mark as Watched
3	7	Moondust Details	2019-11-17	56 mins	The 1969 moon landing occasions a mid-life crisis in Prince Philip, who thinks of the adventures he has missed as the Queen's consort.	Mark as Watched
3	8	Dangling Man Details	2019-11-17	47 mins	As Charles begins dating Camilla Shand, Elizabeth considers visiting an ill Duke of Windsor in Paris, whose destiny changed when he met Wallis Simpson.	Mark as Watched
3	9	Imbroglio Details	2019-11-17	47 mins	While a government stalemate with mineworkers leads to nationwide power cuts, Charles's family intervenes in his deepening relationship with Camilla.	Mark as Watched
3	10	Cri de Coeur Details	2019-11-17	59 mins	As her marriage falls apart, Princess Margaret finds solace in the arms of a much younger landscape gardener. The Queen and the nation celebrate Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee.	Mark as Watched
4	1	Gold Stick Details	2020-11-15	54 mins	Elizabeth welcomes Britain's first woman prime minister. Charles meets a young Diana Spencer. An IRA attack brings tragedy to the royal family.	Mark as Watched
4	2	The Balmoral Test Details	2020-11-15	57 mins	Margaret Thatcher visits Balmoral but has trouble fitting in with the royal family. Charles finds himself torn between his heart and family duty.	Mark as Watched
4	3	Fairytale Details	2020-11-15	57 mins	After Charles proposes, Diana moves into Buckingham Palace and finds her life filled with princess training, loneliness—and Camilla Parker Bowles.	Mark as Watched
4	4	Favourites Details	2020-11-15	60 mins	Margaret Thatcher struggles with the disappearance of her favourite child. Elizabeth reexamines her relationships with her four children.	Mark as Watched
4	5	Fagan Details	2020-11-15	53 mins	Thatcher's policies create rising unemployment. A desperate man breaks into the palace, where he finds Elizabeth's bedroom and awakens her for a talk.	Mark as Watched
4	6	Terra Nullius Details	2020-11-15	55 mins	On a tour of Australia, Diana struggles to balance motherhood with her royal duties. Both she and Charles cope with their marriage difficulties.	Mark as Watched
4	7	The Hereditary Principle Details	2020-11-15	50 mins	Grappling with mental health issues, Margaret seeks help and discovers an appalling secret about estranged relatives of the royal family.	Mark as Watched
4	8	48:1 Details	2020-11-15	54 mins	As many nations condemn apartheid in South Africa, tension mounts between Thatcher and Elizabeth over their clashing opinions on applying sanctions.	Mark as Watched
4	9	Avalanche Details	2020-11-15	50 mins	Charles is caught in a deadly avalanche, prompting both him and Diana to reevaluate their commitment to their troubled marriage.	Mark as Watched
4	10	War Details	2020-11-15	54 mins	Amid a growing challenge to her power, Thatcher fights for her position. Charles grows more determined to separate from Diana as their marriage unravels.	Mark as Watched
5	1	Queen Victoria Syndrome Details	2022-11-09	56 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
5	2	The System Details	2022-11-09	50 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
5	3	Mou Mou Details	2022-11-09	53 mins	In 1946, an Egyptian street vendor finds inspiration in the abdicated King Edward. Years later, he eagerly tries to integrate into British High Society.	Mark as Watched
5	4	Annus Horribilis Details	2022-11-09	54 mins	Between a fire at Windsor Castle and tensions in her children’s marriages, the Queen commemorates and reassesses her 40 years on the throne.	Mark as Watched
5	5	The Way Ahead Details	2022-11-09	48 mins	Faced with the fallout of an intercepted call with Camilla and the consequent kickback to his marriage, Prince Charles must navigate a scandal.	Mark as Watched
5	6	Ipatiev House Details	2022-11-09	58 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
5	7	No Woman's Land Details	2022-11-09	52 mins	As BBC's Martin Bashir goes to great lengths to secure an interview with Diana, the lonely princess finds purpose and warmth in a London hospital.	Mark as Watched
5	8	Gunpowder Details	2022-11-09	53 mins	The Queen spends quality time with Prince William. On Guy Fawkes Night, fireworks make for a perfect distraction from Diana's BBC interview.	Mark as Watched
5	9	Couple 31 Details	2022-11-09	52 mins	The Princess of Wales contends with the repercussions of her statements. The Queen asks the Prime Minister for his help in a delicate family matter.	Mark as Watched
5	10	Decommissioned Details	2022-11-09	52 mins	After heightened public scrutiny, Charles forges a new alliance in Hong Kong. Mohamed Al-Fayed offers his support to a newly-divorced Diana.	Mark as Watched
6	1	Persona Non Grata Details	2023-11-16	51 mins	Diana holidays in Saint-Tropez with Al-Fayed and bonds with his son Dodi. Charles is crushed when the Queen won't attend Camilla's 50th birthday party.	Mark as Watched
6	2	Two Photographs Details	2023-11-16	39 mins	Cameras flash and a media circus swirls as Diana and Dodi spend more time together. In retaliation, Charles stages a fatherly photo op with his sons.	Mark as Watched
6	3	Dis-Moi Oui Details	2023-11-16	56 mins	Dodi's father urges him to propose, but marriage is the last thing on Diana's mind. Later, a high-speed car chase with paparazzi ends in disaster.	Mark as Watched
6	4	Aftermath Details	2023-11-16	52 mins	As the world mourns, the Queen's silence prompts ire and warnings from a grieving Charles. How will she rise to the occasion and mother her nation?	Mark as Watched
6	5	Willsmania Details	2023-12-14	53 mins	Hounded by press and adoring girls, 15-year-old William struggles to find stability after Diana's death. Charles enlists his own parents to help his son.	Mark as Watched
6	6	Ruritania Details	2023-12-14	49 mins	Eager to improve the monarchy's public image, the Queen seeks out savvy statesman Tony Blair — but the Prime Minister's advice defies royal protocol.	Mark as Watched
6	7	Alma Mater Details	2023-12-14	49 mins	Now at university, William sets his eyes on Kate Middleton. With meddling parents and other prospects in the mix, how will their connection bloom?	Mark as Watched
6	8	Ritz Details	2023-12-14	51 mins	After a series of strokes, a declining Margaret recalls a wild night with her sister at the Ritz in 1945, and later celebrates her 70th birthday there.	Mark as Watched
6	9	Hope Street Details	2023-12-14	52 mins	Reeling from loss and wary of her Golden Jubilee, the Queen bonds with William, who finds his footing between normality and life in the royal limelight.	Mark as Watched
6	10	Sleep, Dearie Sleep Details	2023-12-14	72 mins	The Queen gives Charles the green light to wed Camilla. Tasked with planning her own funeral ahead of her 80th birthday, she faces an existential crisis.	Mark as Watched