| Gunpowder | Episode Summary | Cast and Characters |
“Gunpowder” is the eighth episode in Season 5 and was released on November 9, 2022.
Synopsis[]
The Queen spends quality time with Prince William. On Guy Fawkes Night, fireworks make for a perfect distraction from Diana's BBC interview, which drew over 20 million viewers in the UK, with a worldwide audience approaching 100 million.
Episode Notes[]
Historical Events[]
- An Interview with HRH The Princess of Wales was broadcast on November 20, 1995 as part of the BBC’s Panorama series.
- Guy Fawkes Night is celebrated annually on November 5.
Historical Figures[]
- Martin Bashir
- Tony Hall
- Marmaduke Hussey
- Lady Susan Hussey
Historical Notes[]
- The interview aired on Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's wedding anniversary
Trivia[]
- Haydn Gwynne who plays Lady Susan Hussey in this episode played Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall in the Channel 4 comedy The Windsors.
- Goof: A clip from the episode "Supersize Me" of the eighth season of Beavis and Butt-Head is shown on television, however, this episode wouldn't premiere until 2011 while the events of this episode are occurring in 1995.
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References[]
| Season 5 |
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| Queen Victoria Syndrome • The System • Mou Mou • Annus Horribilis • The Way Ahead • Ipatiev House • No Woman's Land • Gunpowder • Couple 31 • Decommissioned |