Between a fire at Windsor Castle and tensions in her children’s marriages, the Queen commemorates and reassesses her 40 years on the throne.
- Directed by
- May el-Toukhy
- Written by
- Peter Morgan
Guest stars
Michael Buerk
Newsreader (voice)
John Humphrys
Newsreader (voice)
Timothy Dalton
Peter Townsend
Theo Fraser Steele
Timothy Laurence
James Murray
Prince Andrew
Flora Montgomery
Norma Major
Helen Ryan
Queen's Dresser
Ed Sayer
Equerry
Richard Rycroft
Archbishop of Canterbury
Karine Ambrosio
Marie-Luce Townsend
David Killick
Mess President
- P
Peter Harding
Senior Naval Officer
All episodes — Season 5
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S5 E1Queen Victoria Syndrome
Nov 9, 20227.256 min
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.
S5 E2The System
Nov 9, 20227.250 min
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.
S5 E3Mou Mou
Nov 9, 20227.553 min
In 1946, an Egyptian street vendor finds inspiration in the abdicated King Edward. Years later, he eagerly tries to integrate into British High Society.
S5 E5The Way Ahead
Nov 9, 20227.250 min
Faced with the fallout of an intercepted call with Camilla and the consequent kickback to his marriage, Prince Charles must navigate a scandal.
S5 E6Ipatiev House
Nov 9, 20227.459 min
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.
S5 E7No Woman's Land
Nov 9, 20226.952 min
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.