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The Windsors. Image shows from L to R: Charles (Harry Enfield), Camilla (Haydn Gwynne). Copyright: Noho Film and TV
The Windsors

The Windsors

  • TV sitcom
  • Channel 4
  • 2016 - 2023
  • 21 episodes (3 series)

Comedy soap opera based upon the lives of the Royal Family. Stars Harry Enfield, Haydn Gwynne, Hugh Skinner, Louise Ford, Morgana Robinson and more.

  • Due to return for Series 4
  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 3,636

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Series 1, Episode 5

The Windsors. Image shows from L to R: Charles (Harry Enfield), Camilla (Haydn Gwynne)
Wills has become disillusioned with his role and calls for a referendum on the abolition of the monarchy.

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Further details

Wills has become disillusioned with his role and calls for a referendum on the abolition of the monarchy, and the family take sides in a battle over the nation's future.

The younger royals support abolition, while Charles and Camilla fight to maintain the status quo.

Camilla resorts to a campaign of dirty tricks and uncovers some shocking news about Kate.

Notes

The actress who played debate audience member Samantha was not credited.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 27th May 2016
Time
10pm
Channel
Channel 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Harry Enfield Charles
Haydn Gwynne Camilla
Hugh Skinner Wills
Louise Ford Kate
Morgana Robinson Pippa
Ellie White Beatrice
Celeste Dring Eugenie
Katy Wix Fergie
Matthew Cottle Edward
Richard Goulding Harry
Tony Jayawardena Sandy
Gordon Kennedy Alec
Guest cast
Neal Barry Toby (Man on street)
Lydia Murray Young Kate
Rosina Murray Young Pippa
Jeremy Nicholas David Dimbleby
Mark Roper Terry (Baker on street)
Gareth Tunley Oliver Cromwell
Lucy Montgomery Carole Middleton (Voice)
Writing team
Bert Tyler-Moore Writer
George Jeffrie Writer
Matt Denison Script Editor
Production team
Adam Miller Director
Izzy Mant Producer
Robert Wulff-Cochrane Executive Producer
Camilla Campbell Executive Producer
Mark Williams Editor
Mo Holden Production Designer
Ben Wheeler Director of Photography
Ian Masterson Composer
Ed Moore Additional Photography

Video

Charles and Wills go to war

Charles is furious to learn Wills has called for a referendum on the abolition of the monarchy.

Featuring: Harry Enfield (Charles), Louise Ford (Kate), Haydn Gwynne (Camilla) & Hugh Skinner (Wills).

Press

Battle lines are drawn after Wills decides the monarchy is bunk and a referendum should be held to decide its fate. All the younger royals are backing Wills, who proves rather adept at leading the abolish campaign, while Charles leads the charge to maintain the established order, with Camilla orchestrating the dirty tricks. There are more misses than hits on the gag front, not to mention the persistent Gypsy jokes, which are now getting a bit tired.

Ben Arnold, The Guardian, 27th May 2016

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