The Queen
Series Overview
The Queen was a 2009 British drama-documentary showing Queen Elizabeth II at different points during her life. Broadcast on Channel 4 over five consecutive nights from 29 November 2009, the Queen was portrayed by a different actress in each episode. The Queen was portrayed by Emilia Fox, Samantha Bond, Susan Jameson, Barbara Flynn and Diana Quick. Katie McGrath played Princess Margaret in the first episode and Lesley Manville played Margaret Thatcher in the third episode. The series was co-funded by the American Broadcasting Company, the network which aired the series in the US. This reunited Emilia Fox and Katie McGrath who had played sisters in BBC One's Merlin.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 5 Episodes
50 min per episode
2009 – 2009
Premiered: Sun, Nov 29, 2009
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 5: “How Do You Solve a Problem Like Camilla?”
The final film shows the Queen (played by Diana Quick) confronting one last personal and constitutional challenge: Prince Charles' desire to marry Camilla Parker Bowles.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Samantha Bond
The Queen
Emilia Fox
Queen Elizabeth II
Katie McGrath
Princess Margaret
Barbara Flynn
The Queen
Diana Quick
The Queen
Lesley Manville
Margaret Thatcher
Susan Jameson
The Queen
Simon Williams
Tristan Sturrock
Philip Jackson
Harold Wilson
Lloyd McGuire
Robert Bathurst
Abby Ford
Craig Heaney
Graham O'Mara
Nicholas Le Prevost
Prince Phillip
Ryan Quish
Peter Davison
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edmund Coulthard, Marion Milne, Patrick Reams
Department Leadership Roster
Edmund Coulthard
Director
Marion Milne
Director
Patrick Reams
Director
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What is The Queen about?
The Queen was a 2009 British drama-documentary showing Queen Elizabeth II at different points during her life. Broadcast on Channel 4 over five consecutive nights from 29 November 2009, the Queen was portrayed by a different actress in each episode. The Queen was portrayed by Emilia Fox, Samantha Bond, Susan Jameson, Barbara Flynn and Diana Quick. Katie McGrath played Princess Margaret in the first episode and Lesley Manville played Margaret Thatcher in the third episode. The series was co-funded by the American Broadcasting Company, the network which aired the series in the US. This reunited Emilia Fox and Katie McGrath who had played sisters in BBC One's Merlin.
How many seasons does The Queen have?
The Queen comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Queen?
Key cast members in The Queen include Samantha Bond, Emilia Fox, Katie McGrath, Barbara Flynn, Diana Quick.
Who created or directed The Queen?
The Queen was developed and directed by Edmund Coulthard, Marion Milne, Patrick Reams.