(John Lithgow): The legendary wartime leader returning to power in his twilight years. Why "Wolferton Splash"?
" Wolferton Splash " is the premiere episode of Netflix's The Crown , covering the period between 1947 and 1951. It establishes the central tension between the private lives of the royals and their public duties. Key Plot Points [S1E1] Wolferton Splash
(Matt Smith): The Duke of Edinburgh, struggling to find his place within the rigid structures of the British monarchy. (John Lithgow): The legendary wartime leader returning to
: Winston Churchill returns as Prime Minister. His aging presence causes concern among political rivals, who view the lavish royal wedding as a strategic political distraction. It establishes the central tension between the private
: The King undergoes surgery for lung cancer. He chooses to keep the severity of his illness a secret from his family but confides in the newly re-elected Prime Minister, Winston Churchill.