The Queen(2009)
The Queen Synopsis
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.
The Queen (2009) is a documentary and drama series that premiered on November 29, 2009, spanning 1 season and 5 episodes. It stars Samantha Bond, Emilia Fox, Katie McGrath and Barbara Flynn. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2009-11-29
- Last aired:
- 2009-12-03
The Queen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Samantha Bond
as The Queen
Emilia Fox
as Queen Elizabeth II
Katie McGrath
as Princess Margaret
Barbara Flynn
as The Queen
Diana Quick
as The Queen
Lesley Manville
as Margaret Thatcher
Susan Jameson
as The Queen
Simon Williams
Tristan Sturrock
Philip Jackson
as Harold Wilson
- Lloyd McGuire
Lloyd McGuire
Robert Bathurst
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The Queen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Queen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Queen?
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The Queen (2009) is available to stream on Canal+. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The Queen are there?
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The Queen has 1 season and 5 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 29, 2009.
Is The Queen still running?
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No. The Queen is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 3, 2009.
Who is in the cast of The Queen?
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The Queen (2009) stars Samantha Bond, Emilia Fox, Katie McGrath, Barbara Flynn and Diana Quick. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Queen any good?
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The Queen (2009) is rated 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.