The Queen

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.

Created By

Status

Ended

Original Name

The Queen

First Air Date

November 29, 2009

Last Air Date

December 3, 2009

Seasons

1

Episodes

5

Language

English

Production Companies

Blast! Films

Networks

Channel 4

S01E05

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.

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