The Crown Season 5 Premiere: Imelda Staunton interview

The transcript discusses the anticipation surrounding a series and the emotional impact of the Queen's death on the cast and crew. It addresses criticism from former prime ministers about fictional conversations being presented as fact, emphasizing the sensitivity in portraying characters. The speaker hopes the audience will find comfort in the series and feel warmth towards the characters.

What is the speaker's main hope for the audience's reaction to the series?

• That they will find it entertaining

• That they will ignore it

• That they will be critical

• That they will feel comforted

How did the speaker feel upon hearing about the Queen's death?

• Relieved

• Inconsolable

• Indifferent

• Excited

What does the speaker say about the crew's reaction to the Queen's death?

• They were relieved

• They were excited

• They were shocked

• They were indifferent

What criticism did former prime ministers have about the series?

• It presented fictional conversations as fact

• It was too expensive

• It was too factual

• It was too short

How does the speaker feel about the portrayal of characters in the series?

• They are portrayed with sensitivity

• They are portrayed inaccurately

• They are portrayed humorously

• They are portrayed insensitively