Elizabeth and Phillip go on an exhausting world journey. Margaret takes over some of her sister's official duties and tries to liven things up.Elizabeth and Phillip go on an exhausting world journey. Margaret takes over some of her sister's official duties and tries to liven things up.Elizabeth and Phillip go on an exhausting world journey. Margaret takes over some of her sister's official duties and tries to liven things up.
Anthony Edridge
- Equerry (Clarence House)
- (as Antony Edridge)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIn 1952, Elizabeth (Victoria Hamilton) bought the remote Castle of Mey (also known for a time as Barrogill Castle), on the north coast of Scotland. The castle was probably built between 1566 and 1572 by George Sinclair, 4th Earl of Caithness. The Queen Mother oversaw its restoration, which included installing electricity and water for the first time, and used it as a "get away from everything" place for three weeks in August and ten days in October each year.
- GoofsThe Duke of Edinburgh compares the upcoming Commonwealth tour in 1953 "like giving a lick of paint to a rusty old banger", but the earliest use of the term "old banger" came about in 1962.
- Quotes
Queen Elizabeth II: I am aware that I am surrounded by people who feel that they could do the job better. Strong people with powerful characters, more natural leaders, perhaps better-suited to leading from the front, making a mark. But, for better or worse, the Crown has landed on my head.
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Joyous pride
'The Crown' was absolutely brilliant at its best, one of the best of Netflix's jewels (not enough of them). The latest season isn't as good to me, but it was still better than many shows at their worst or past prime, but Seasons 1 and 2 are must watches. Love most episodes from Season 1, of which "Pride and Joy" is one, with the only disappointment being the still often impressive "Gelignite" as neither Margaret or her subplot did much for me in that episode. Seeing that she had a big role here there were doubts.
Luckily those doubts very quickly subsided. While "Pride and Joy" is not one of the best episodes of Season 1, of 'The Crown' overall and a step down from the masterful previous episode, it is still great. It was great to see some insight into Margaret and her relationship to Elizabeth, to see a far more interesting story for her and to see her infinitely more interesting and better written after "Gelignite". Those that disliked her in that episode should find her better here.
Will agree that while poignant the Queen Mother subplot is irrelevant and wasn't delved into enough.
However, everything else is done wonderfully. "Pride and Joy" doesn't at all go overboard on making Margaret unlikeable, one doesn't care for her at first but as for me by the end of the episode she became relatable in a difficult situation. Vanessa Kirby is a lot less annoying and more subtle here. Her development unfolds realistically, not rushed or dragged out, and did feel for her without it feeling too much of a 180 in writing compared to "Gelignite". Her relationship with Elizabeth is insightful and agreed has advanced significantly.
Once again the production values are superb. The production and costume design are both classy and sumptuous, but it's the photography that stands out in this regard. The music is not overbearing or low key. It's on point in the writing as well, it always intrigues and provokes a lot of thought. The story is deliberately paced but not dull, capped off by a powerful final scene. The acting is without fault, Kirby being a big surprise.
Concluding, great episode. 9/10
Luckily those doubts very quickly subsided. While "Pride and Joy" is not one of the best episodes of Season 1, of 'The Crown' overall and a step down from the masterful previous episode, it is still great. It was great to see some insight into Margaret and her relationship to Elizabeth, to see a far more interesting story for her and to see her infinitely more interesting and better written after "Gelignite". Those that disliked her in that episode should find her better here.
Will agree that while poignant the Queen Mother subplot is irrelevant and wasn't delved into enough.
However, everything else is done wonderfully. "Pride and Joy" doesn't at all go overboard on making Margaret unlikeable, one doesn't care for her at first but as for me by the end of the episode she became relatable in a difficult situation. Vanessa Kirby is a lot less annoying and more subtle here. Her development unfolds realistically, not rushed or dragged out, and did feel for her without it feeling too much of a 180 in writing compared to "Gelignite". Her relationship with Elizabeth is insightful and agreed has advanced significantly.
Once again the production values are superb. The production and costume design are both classy and sumptuous, but it's the photography that stands out in this regard. The music is not overbearing or low key. It's on point in the writing as well, it always intrigues and provokes a lot of thought. The story is deliberately paced but not dull, capped off by a powerful final scene. The acting is without fault, Kirby being a big surprise.
Concluding, great episode. 9/10
- TheLittleSongbird
- Jan 11, 2021
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- Entrance Hall, Eltham Palace, Court Road, Eltham, London, England, UK(dress designer's studio)
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- Runtime58 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.00 : 1
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