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
Streaming rank this week: 3,937
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Series 1, Episode 5
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
| 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 |
| 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) |
| Bert Tyler-Moore | Writer |
| George Jeffrie | Writer |
| Matt Denison | Script Editor |
| 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