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Fairytale

  • Episode aired Nov 15, 2020
  • TV-MA
  • 56m
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Emma Corrin and Josh O'Connor in The Crown (2016)
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After Charles proposes, Diana moves into Buckingham Palace and finds her life filled with princess training, loneliness and Camilla Parker Bowles.After Charles proposes, Diana moves into Buckingham Palace and finds her life filled with princess training, loneliness and Camilla Parker Bowles.After Charles proposes, Diana moves into Buckingham Palace and finds her life filled with princess training, loneliness and Camilla Parker Bowles.

  • Director
    • Benjamin Caron
  • Writers
    • Peter Morgan
    • Jonathan Wilson
    • Malcolm McGonigle
  • Stars
    • Olivia Colman
    • Tobias Menzies
    • Helena Bonham Carter
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    8.7/10
    4.6K
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    • Director
      • Benjamin Caron
    • Writers
      • Peter Morgan
      • Jonathan Wilson
      • Malcolm McGonigle
    • Stars
      • Olivia Colman
      • Tobias Menzies
      • Helena Bonham Carter
    • 32User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Olivia Colman
    Olivia Colman
    • Queen Elizabeth II
    Tobias Menzies
    Tobias Menzies
    • Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
    Helena Bonham Carter
    Helena Bonham Carter
    • Princess Margaret
    Josh O'Connor
    Josh O'Connor
    • Prince Charles
    Emma Corrin
    Emma Corrin
    • Princess Diana
    Marion Bailey
    Marion Bailey
    • Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
    Erin Doherty
    Erin Doherty
    • Princess Anne
    Emerald Fennell
    Emerald Fennell
    • Camilla Parker Bowles
    Charles Edwards
    Charles Edwards
    • Martin Charteris
    Richard Goulding
    Richard Goulding
    • Edward Adeane
    Penny Downie
    Penny Downie
    • Duchess of Gloucester
    Sam Phillips
    Sam Phillips
    • Equerry
    Letty Thomas
    • Virginia Pitman
    Allegra Marland
    Allegra Marland
    • Carolyn Pride
    Flora Higgins
    • Anne Bolton
    Judith Paris
    Judith Paris
    • Wendy Mitchell
    Donald Douglas
    Donald Douglas
    • Lord Chambarlaine
    Tim Scragg
    • Crown Jeweller
    • Director
      • Benjamin Caron
    • Writers
      • Peter Morgan
      • Jonathan Wilson
      • Malcolm McGonigle
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    10freekverzijl

    Mouse

    Am I the only one who saw a mouse walking through the room of Queen Mum in the first minutes of the episode?
    8Hitchcoc

    How True Is This?

    Emma Corrin is quite striking as Lady Di. Her face exudes what pain she is feeling. Charles has known all along that he is never going to be happy in a life chosen for him. Poor Diana is a real victim here. After the glow of fame leaves her, she is miserable. Her position is no fun.. Charles is rude and doesn't even try to give her a little affection. She is marrying the family, not him. Her lunch with Camilla is one of the most uncomfortable moments I've seen on film. The whole thing is sad as we've seen the Prince of Wales being driven into the ground by his own family. I wonder how he has managed as long as he has without going nuts.
    9Calicodreamin

    Oh Diana

    I realize this is only a show, but this episode can't help but make you feel for Diana. She was used and abused for the sake of the monarchy having a pretty face to show off to the world. Great acting and a heartbreakingly good storyline.
    9Lt_Frank_Bullitt

    God save the queen

    It's news to me that in the 80's there were melodies available for ringtones!
    10mijnnaamismarwaoke

    Best episode of this season so far

    Emma Corrin absolutely killed it this episode. She was so desperate for the love of prince Charles and everything happened too quick for her. She gave Diana so much depth. Amazing episode.

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    • Trivia
      It is reported that Diana and Charles went on only 12 dates between becoming reacquainted in the Summer of 1980 and their engagement in February 1981.
    • Goofs
      One of Diana's friends makes use of the term 'ringtone', which did not exist at the time.
    • Quotes

      Princess Margaret: [re Diana] Where does she live?

      Queen Elizabeth II: In Earl's Court. In a flat she shares with...

      Princess Margaret: --Prostitutes and Australians?

      Queen Elizabeth II: What?

      Princess Margaret: Isn't that who lives in Earl's Court?

    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: David Harbour/Josh O'Connor/Garbage/Brendan Buckley (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Upside Down
      (uncredited)

      Written by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards

      Performed by Diana Ross and Emma Corrin

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    • Release date
      • November 15, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Left Bank Pictures
      • Sony Pictures Television Production UK
      • Sony Pictures Television
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    • Runtime
      • 56m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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