Episode
The Crown: Smoke and Mirrors
Overview
Elizabeth rejects protocol by appointing Philip to coordinate her coronation, but his ideas create conflict. The Duke of Windsor returns to London.
Details
- Series
- The Crown
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2016-11-04
- Runtime
- 55 min
Episode context
Smoke and Mirrors is Episode 5 in Season 1 of The Crown. It aired on 2016-11-04. The runtime is 55 min.
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Episode 4: Act of God
When dense smog cripples London for days and creates a serious health hazard, Churchill’s inaction leaves him vulnerable to his political enemies.
Episode 6: Gelignite
Margaret and Peter come to Elizabeth with a request. With a royal scandal about to break in the newspapers, the Queen Mother intervenes.
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Episode 3: Windsor
With Elizabeth in a new role, Philip tries to assert some power. Churchill wants to delay the coronation. King George’s disgraced brother arrives.
Episode 7: Scientia Potentia Est
As the Soviets test the H-bomb, both Churchill and Eden have major health crises. Angry about her inadequate education, Elizabeth hires a tutor.
Episode 2: Hyde Park Corner
With King George too ill to travel, Elizabeth and Philip embark on a four-continent Commonwealth tour. Party leaders attempt to undermine Churchill.
Episode 8: Pride & Joy
Elizabeth and Philip go on an exhausting world journey. Margaret takes over some of her sister’s official duties and tries to liven things up.
Episode 1: Wolferton Splash
A young Princess Elizabeth marries Prince Philip. As King George VI’s health worsens, Winston Churchill is elected prime minister for the second time.
Episode 9: Assassins
As tensions with Philip increase, Elizabeth spends time with her old friend Porchey. Churchill’s portrait is painted for his 80th birthday.
Episode 10: Gloriana
Margaret and Peter are reunited, but another obstacle stands in their way. Elizabeth is torn between her duty as Queen and her love for her sister.