Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Channel 4
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.0/10
The Queen
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.
This production, originally released in 2009, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary and Drama.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
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
Seasons
Season 1
5 Episodes • Aired 2009-11-29
No season overview provided for this season.
