The Queen (British TV serial)
| The Queen | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Colin Swash Edmund Coulthard Patrick Reams |
| Directed by | Edmund Coulthard Patrick Reams |
| Starring | Emilia Fox Samantha Bond Susan Jameson Barbara Flynn Diana Quick Katie McGrath |
| Theme music composer | Miguel d'Oliveira |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Marion Milne |
| Original release | |
| Network | Channel 4 |
| Release | 28 November – 2 December 2009 |
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.[1] 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,[2] the network which aired the series in the US.[3]
This marked the second time Emilia Fox and Katie McGrath portrayed sisters: they had previously appeared as Morgause and Morgana in BBC One's Merlin.
Production
The series was shot in Southern England. Locations used in the filming included Stourhead House, Longleat, Neston Park, Grittleton House, Knebworth House and Orchardleigh Estate.[4]
References
- ^ Royal flush: five of the best play Queen in new film The Guardian. 20 November 2009
- ^ Docu-drama The Queen on Channel 4 ITN Source. 5 November 2009
- ^ Five actors to play the Queen in 'pivotal' Channel 4 drama The Guardian. 27 January 2009
- ^ The Making of The Queen Channel 4. Retrieved on 17 June 2011
External links
- 'The Queen' on Channel 4
- The Queen at IMDb
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