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The Crown from the Beginning (for the Royal Style & Gossip thread)

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CurlyWurlyTwirly · 08/12/2018 14:02

Check out “The Crown” on Netflix
www.netflix.com/title/80025678?s=i&trkid=13752289

Ok, a little offshoot from the Royal S&G thread.
We’re going to discuss the clothes and the storyline.

Épisode 1, Séries 1: Wolferton Splash.

One a week so we can savour and discuss!

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PawneeParksDept · 08/12/2018 14:11

Checking in, have actually watched this but I'm up for a rewatch with Team Royal Goss

QueenOfTheAndals · 08/12/2018 14:19

Checking in!

Victoria Hamilton who plays the QM lives near me and I've seen her a couple of times. She has very short bleached blonde hair - perhaps perhaps cropped to rid herself of Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon!

Random Crown fact: she played Queen Victoria many years ago and Alex Jennings who plays the DoW was Prince Charles in The Queen and Leopold of Belgium in the more recent Victoria series.

PawneeParksDept · 08/12/2018 14:26

Alex Jennings was also in The Queen as Prince Charles

He just has a Royal face

PawneeParksDept · 08/12/2018 14:27

Oh dear, sorry Queen didn't see part of your post. 😂

PawneeParksDept · 08/12/2018 14:29

Queen- on a side note, we need to mobilise ourselves for April - I'm happy to take on 2am broadcast duty, I have to watch GOT live I refuse to be spoiled by newsfeeds

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CurlyWurlyTwirly · 08/12/2018 14:53

I’ve watched it too, but it took me ages to get into series 1, and I didn’t pay that much attention. Looking forward to watching & discussing with the Gang!

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QueenOfTheAndals · 08/12/2018 15:10

@PawneeParksDept I don't get a chance to watch GoT until the evening so stay off Twitter on Mondays!

ViragoKnows · 08/12/2018 15:12

Marking place.

beanaseireann · 08/12/2018 15:13

I don't have Netflix so I haven't seen The Crown but have followed you from the Royal Style thread.
I might miss a bit of gossip

ViragoKnows · 08/12/2018 15:14

Its only £7pm Bean. Treat yourself

Pupsiecola · 08/12/2018 15:15

I've watched The Crown Series 1 and 2 but am up for a rewatch!

QueenOfTheAndals · 08/12/2018 15:20

Ahem there are non-paying ways to watch it too, I'm sure @beanaseireann...

beanaseireann · 08/12/2018 15:25

I'm not in the UK and don't have a smart tv but when I do buy one I'll get it. I hate watching films on the laptop.

TipseyTorvey · 08/12/2018 15:50

Hello everyone! Totally up for a third watch. Can we also discuss their clothes as well as the programme itself? Oh and question: are we going to refer to them by character name e.g HM or actor name e.g Vanessa?

UrsulaPandress · 08/12/2018 17:22

I binge watched a few weeks ago but loving the idea of rewatching slowly.

We are having a new tv for Christmas so we can watch Netflix on a bigger screen.

UrsulaPandress · 08/12/2018 17:22

Oh by character please.

PawneeParksDept · 08/12/2018 17:46

It's also on DVD both series I'm sure it is

GreyGardens88 · 08/12/2018 17:51

I love the crown, can't wait for the next series. I wish they had found a way of keeping the same cast though. As much as I like Olivia Coleman I just don't see her as the queen, would have been better with a more unknown actress. Still I haven't seen it yet she might be marvellous!

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CurlyWurlyTwirly · 08/12/2018 18:36

@beaneseirann
'Crown - Season 1 & 2 [DVD] [2018] [[https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GDS9SVF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_k6adCbBXJNT6M?tag=mumsnetforum-21 The Crown Seasons 1&2 dvd]]. Put it on your xmas list & Join us!

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CurlyWurlyTwirly · 08/12/2018 18:38

I messed up that 'Crown - Season 1 & 2 [DVD] [2018] [[https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GDS9SVF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_k6adCbBXJNT6M?tag=mumsnetforum-21 link]]

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beanaseireann · 08/12/2018 19:43

Thanks Curly.
I'm joining you anyway. You'll still have the clothes and the goss

TipseyTorvey · 09/12/2018 07:48

I watched episode one last night! Were we meant to start already or Monday? Will start when told to :). Either way its great watching it and paying no attention whatsoever to the dialogue. Whoever the wardrobe mistress is they did a great job. Claire Foy isn't as blessed as HM in the boobage area though.

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CurlyWurlyTwirly · 09/12/2018 08:52

@TipseyTopsey
You can start when you like!
I was going to suggest one a week so we can enjoy it and gives people time to watch and catch up on that weeks episode.
Comment away, we’ll all join you when we’re up to date!

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CurlyWurlyTwirly · 09/12/2018 12:14

Ok, just watched episode 1. It was to my mind, mainly men in Suits, Uniform & Tweed.
Was having a good look at Princess ELizabeth during the wedding ceremony. thinking that Tiara is not sparkly enough.
Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) was wearing the Queen Alexandra wedding necklace to Princess Elizabeth's wedding. (The one we saw Kate wearing at the Dutch state dinner) It was quite exciting recognising that after discussign it on the RS&G thread!

The Crown from the Beginning (for the Royal Style & Gossip thread)

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CurlyWurlyTwirly · 09/12/2018 12:22

Literally in the background, I for a glimpse of Edwina mountbatten on the Groom's side of the church wearing a fabulous hat. I think The Crown actually toned down the guests costumes compared to the the RL wedding here

The I knew all about the sashes & badges when Phillip was made Duke of Edinburgh and Knight of the Garter.
(I wonder if Prince William and Prince Harry had private investiture ceremonies when they were made Dukes, by the Queen)

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