The Crown
Wolferton Splash
Season 1, Episode 1 · Aired 2016-11-04
Synopsis
A young Princess Elizabeth marries Prince Philip. As King George VI's health worsens, Winston Churchill is elected prime minister for the second time.
Pilot desk note
From the desk: The Crown opens its catalog run with “Wolferton Splash” (2016-11-04). High production historical drama as streaming calling card. Palace sensitivity, Diana seasons, and 'is this fair?' discourse.
In the series
This episode is part of The Crown (2016–2023) on Netflix.
Royal prestige with casting reincarnations and tabloid bleed.
Key cast
- Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II (seasons 1–2)
- Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II (seasons 3–4)
- Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II (seasons 5–6)
- Matt Smith as Prince Philip (seasons 1–2)
- Tobias Menzies as Prince Philip (seasons 3–4)
- Josh O'Connor as Prince Charles (seasons 3–4)