Margaret and Peter come to Elizabeth with a request. With a royal scandal about to break in the newspapers, the Queen Mother intervenes.
- Directed by
- Julian Jarrold
- Written by
- Peter Morgan
Guest stars
Paul Thornley
Bill Mattheson
Daniel Ings
Mike Parker
Harry Hadden-Paton
Martin Charteris
Lizzy McInnerny
Bobo Macdonald
Chris Gordon
Duke of Edinburgh's Valet
Harriet Walter
Clemmie Churchill
Will Keen
Michael Adeane
Pip Torrens
Tommy Lascelles
Nicholas Rowe
Jock Colville
Patrick Drury
Lord Chamberlain
- J
Jonathan Newth
Page (Buckingham Palace)
Thomas Padden
Page (Clarence House)
All episodes — Season 1
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S1 E1Wolferton Splash
Nov 4, 20167.757 min
A young Princess Elizabeth marries Prince Philip. As King George VI’s health worsens, Winston Churchill is elected prime minister for the second time.
S1 E2Hyde Park Corner
Nov 4, 20168.161 min
With King George too ill to travel, Elizabeth and Philip embark on a four-continent Commonwealth tour. Party leaders attempt to undermine Churchill.
S1 E3Windsor
Nov 4, 20167.959 min
With Elizabeth in a new role, Philip tries to assert some power. Churchill wants to delay the coronation. King George’s disgraced brother arrives.
S1 E4Act of God
Nov 4, 2016858 min
When dense smog cripples London for days and creates a serious health hazard, Churchill’s inaction leaves him vulnerable to his political enemies.
S1 E5Smoke and Mirrors
Nov 4, 20167.955 min
Elizabeth rejects protocol by appointing Philip to coordinate her coronation, but his ideas create conflict. The Duke of Windsor returns to London.
S1 E7Scientia Potentia Est
Nov 4, 20168.259 min
As the Soviets test the H-bomb, both Churchill and Eden have major health crises. Angry about her inadequate education, Elizabeth hires a tutor.