Jared Harris interview - BAFTA TV Awards

The transcript discusses the success of 'The Crown', attributing it to strong scripts, directors, and cast, along with a surprise element that humanizes the royal family. The show's large budget and production scale are necessary to meet audience expectations. There is speculation about the Royal Family's reaction, though no official comments have been made. The show is now eligible for more awards due to industry changes. Its global reach is part of Netflix's strategy to expand into 190 countries, leveraging worldwide interest in the royal family.

What is one of the key reasons for the success of 'The Crown' according to the speaker?

• The historical accuracy of the events

• The surprise element of portraying the royal family as real people

• The use of advanced special effects

• The involvement of the royal family in production

Why is a large budget important for the production of 'The Crown'?

• To pay for expensive marketing campaigns

• To hire famous actors

• To ensure the show can be filmed in multiple countries

• To maintain the scale and authenticity of the show

What is a reason people are fascinated by the royal family as depicted in 'The Crown'?

• Their involvement in global politics

• Their frequent public appearances

• Their philanthropic activities

• Their elaborate and gilded lifestyle

How has 'The Crown' impacted the eligibility for awards?

• It now qualifies for the best drama category

• It has been disqualified from international categories

• It has won every award it was nominated for

• It is only eligible for British awards

What role does Netflix play in the distribution of 'The Crown'?

• It limits the show's availability to English-speaking countries

• It provides exclusive content not available elsewhere

• It distributes the show to 190 countries worldwide

• It only streams the show in Europe