Annie Sulzberger, head of research for Netflix’s flagship historical drama ‘The Crown’, explains how the show’s real history elements are stitched into the storylines, and offers her take on dramatising the Windsors
Netflix’s hit drama The Crown has come to a close after six seasons and 60 episodes, having dramatised the Windsor dynasty from the mid-20th century to the early years of the new millennium. While it has faced some controversy for its portrayals of living royals and storytelling choices, its mass appeal has seen it become one of the flagship historical dramas of the decade. Elinor Evans spoke to the show’s head of research, Annie Sulzberger, to hear more about The Crown‘s approach to the real history it portrays on screen.