The Crown

Why we can’t get enough of a good dynasty drama
House of Guinness is the latest in a long line of TV sagas with a super-rich – albeit dysfunctional – family at its heart. Is it their relatability that keeps us hooked?
Andrew Anthony
11, Jan, 2025 @6:37 PM

Emmys 2024 predictions: who will win and who should win?
Will Shōgun make good on its 25 nominations? Will The Bear reign supreme again in comedy? Is Baby Reindeer the frontrunner for limited series?
Adrian Horton
14, Sep, 2024 @7:11 AM

The Crown’s Elizabeth Debicki says she struggled to leave Diana’s mannerisms behind
Emmy-nominated actor says she would catch herself ‘doing a lot of head tilting’ after finishing Netflix series
Caroline Davies
15, Aug, 2024 @3:07 PM

‘I’m starting to doubt everything’: Emma Corrin on Diana, being a Marvel villain, and an existential crisis
The actor is on the brink of megastardom thanks to a new role as a bald baddie, starring alongside Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds – so why all the self-doubt?
Charlotte Edwardes
13, Jul, 2024 @6:00 AM

How is this David Tennant’s first ever nomination? The rights and wrongs of the TV Baftas shortlist
From a long overdue nod for the Good Omens star to high praise for a Netflix show that deserves ‘bad content’ awards for its writing – here are the highs and lows of this year’s picks
Mark Lawson
20, Mar, 2024 @2:46 PM

The Crown leads in 2024 Bafta TV nominations
The final series of Peter Morgan’s royal drama earns eight awards nominations, followed by Black Mirror on seven
Alexi Duggins
20, Mar, 2024 @12:00 PM

The monstrous old master: how Succession’s Rubens lays bare the Roy family’s brutality
The 17th-century painting The Tiger Hunt depicts a visceral battle for power that perfectly sets up the HBO series – and paintings on the walls in other TV shows hold hidden messages
Katy Hessel
22, Jan, 2024 @8:00 AM

Succession coffee mugs and dresses from The Crown: hit TV shows sell off prized props
Production companies are putting entire sets up for auction, with an array of onscreen memorabilia up for grabs
Chloe Mac Donnell
12, Jan, 2024 @1:48 PM

‘A total cringe-fest’: the TV letdowns of the year
From dramas with dialogue so schmaltzy you want to dry heave to possibly the worst TV show in history, there have been plenty of televisual disappointments in 2023. Here are the biggest stinkers
Phil Harrison, Hollie Richardson, Kate Abbott and Alexi Duggins
27, Dec, 2023 @10:00 AM

Bertie Carvel looks back: ‘My mother was a force. She made me who I am’
The actor on his early years acting in caves, being with his mum at the end of her life, and a lasting regret
Harriet Gibsone
16, Dec, 2023 @12:00 PM

Every episode of The Crown – ranked!
From devastatingly poignant drama about unforgettable events to ghost Diana and a breakdancing Prince Charles – the royal saga has been a rollercoaster ride. Here are the highs and lows
Michael Hogan
15, Dec, 2023 @10:00 AM

So, farewell to The Crown. All of it was true, apart from the bits that weren’t | Stephen Bates
Those who follow the royals were unsurprised, and those who don’t were entertained, says Stephen Bates, a former Guardian royal correspondent
Stephen Bates
14, Dec, 2023 @5:51 PM
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