The Crown (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Crown |
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| Genre | Historical drama |
| Created by | Peter Morgan |
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| Theme music composer | Hans Zimmer |
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| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 30 (list of episodes) |
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| Producer(s) | Andrew Eaton |
| Production location(s) | United Kingdom |
| Running time | 47–61 minutes |
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| Distributor | Netflix Streaming Services |
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| Original network | Netflix |
| Picture format | 4K (Ultra HD) |
| Original release | November 4, 2016 – present |
The Crown is a popular TV show that tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II's life. It is a historical drama, which means it shows real events and people from history. The series was created by Peter Morgan. It is produced by Left Bank Pictures and Sony Pictures Television for Netflix.
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About The Crown TV Show
The Crown follows Queen Elizabeth II's journey from her wedding in 1947 to the present day. Each season covers a different period of her reign. The show explores the political events and personal challenges that shaped her time as queen.
What is The Crown About?
The show focuses on the life of Queen Elizabeth II. It also shows the lives of other members of the British Royal Family. You will see important prime ministers and other famous people from history. The story explores how the Queen balanced her public duties with her private life.
The series tries to show what it might have been like to live in the Royal Family. It covers many big moments in British history. These include political changes and social events.
Who Are the Main Characters?
Many actors play Queen Elizabeth II as she grows older. Claire Foy played the young Queen in the first two seasons. Olivia Colman took over the role for seasons three and four.
Other important characters include Prince Philip, the Queen's husband. Vanessa Kirby and Helena Bonham Carter played Princess Margaret, the Queen's younger sister. John Lithgow played Winston Churchill, a famous British Prime Minister.
The Real History Behind The Show
The Crown is based on real historical events. It shows many true stories from the Queen's reign. These include major political moments and important family events.
The creators of the show do a lot of research. They try to make the events and characters as accurate as possible. However, it is still a drama, so some parts are imagined for the story. It helps viewers learn about British history in an interesting way.
How The Show Was Made
The show is filmed in the United Kingdom. Many real-life locations are used to make it look authentic. Sometimes, special sets are built to look like royal palaces.
The costumes and props are also very detailed. They help to bring the historical periods to life. The music for the show is composed by famous artists like Hans Zimmer.
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John Lithgow won multiple awards for his performance as Winston Churchill.
See also
In Spanish: The Crown (serie de televisión) para niños
