The Crown is a TV series starring Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, and Imelda Staunton. Follows the political rivalries and romance of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and the events that shaped the second half of the twentieth century.
Release Date: November 2016
10. Bubbikins
Air Date: 17 Nov. 2019Season 3, Episode 4
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.
9. Fagan
Air Date: 15 Nov. 2020Season 4, Episode 5
As 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.
8. Paterfamilias
Air Date: 8 Dec. 2017Season 2, Episode 9
Philip insists that Prince Charles attend his alma mater in Scotland and reminisces about the life-changing difficulties he experienced there.
7. War
Air Date: 15 Nov. 2020Season 4, Episode 10
Amid a growing challenge to her power, Thatcher fights for her position. Charles grows more determined to separate from Diana as their marriage unravels.
6. Dear Mrs. Kennedy
Air Date: 8 Dec. 2017Season 2, Episode 8
Inspired by Jackie Kennedy and against her government’s wishes, Elizabeth takes an unconventional approach to resolving an issue in Ghana.
5. Assassins
Air Date: 4 Nov. 2016Season 1, Episode 9
As tensions with Phillip increase, Elizabeth spends time with her old friend Porchey. Churchill’s portrait is painted for his 80th birthday.
4. Vergangenheit
Air Date: 8 Dec. 2017Season 2, Episode 6
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.
3. Scientia Potentia Est
Air Date: 4 Nov. 2016Season 1, Episode 7
As the Soviets test the H-bomb, both Churchill and Eden have major health crises. Angry about her inadequate education, Elizabeth hires a tutor.
2. Hyde Park Corner
Air Date: 4 Nov. 2016Season 1, Episode 2
With King George too ill to travel, Elizabeth and Phillip embark on a four-continent Commonwealth tour. Party leaders attempt to undermine Churchill.
1. Aberfan
Air Date: 17 Nov. 2019Season 3, Episode 3
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.