: The episode masterfully parallels the failed 1605 Gunpowder Plot to destroy Parliament with Diana’s own calculated strike against the establishment.
: Elizabeth Debicki delivers a precision-perfect recreation of the interview, from the heavy kohl eyeliner to the specific cadence and body language that defined the original broadcast. Notable Cast Performances Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana Prasanna Puwanarajah as Martin Bashir Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip [S5E8] Gunpowder
In of The Crown , titled " Gunpowder ," the tension of the monarchy reaches a boiling point. Aptly set against the backdrop of Guy Fawkes Night , the episode explores the metaphor of treason as Princess Diana prepares to "blow up" the royal family with her infamous BBC Panorama interview . Key Highlights : The episode masterfully parallels the failed 1605