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The Crown S4E2 — The Balmoral Test
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The Crown•Season 4•Episode 2

The Balmoral Test

8.6/10 · 4,952 votesNov 15, 202057 min

Ranked #4 of 10 in Season 4•+0.1 vs season avg

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Margaret Thatcher visits Balmoral but has trouble fitting in with the royal family, while Charles finds himself torn between his heart and family duty.

Directed byPaul Whittington
Written byPeter Morgan

Seasons6

Season 4 Episodes10

Cast9

Olivia Colman

Olivia Colman

Queen Elizabeth II

Tobias Menzies

Tobias Menzies

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter

Princess Margaret

Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson

Margaret Thatcher

Josh O'Connor

Josh O'Connor

Prince Charles

Emma Corrin

Emma Corrin

Lady Diana Spencer

Marion Bailey

Marion Bailey

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Erin Doherty

Erin Doherty

Princess Anne

Stephen Boxer

Stephen Boxer

Denis Thatcher

Crew9

C

Chris Ashworth

Production Sound Mixer

Adriano Goldman

Adriano Goldman

Director of Photography

F

Finn McGrath

First Assistant Director

S

Simon Brasse

Editor

Paul Whittington

Paul Whittington

Director

Peter Morgan

Peter Morgan

Writer

F

Finn McGrath

Co-Producer

William Conacher

William Conacher

Dialogue Coach

S

Steve Hancock

Boom Operator

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Episode Summary

"The Balmoral Test" is episode 2 of The Crown season 4. It scored 8.6/10 from 4,952 votes, ranking #4 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by Paul Whittington and written by Peter Morgan, it aired on November 15, 2020.