Connections The Crown by DJ Forrest

2016 – present

In 2016, Netflix introduced us to a wonderful insight into the life of Queen Elizabeth II, from the time she was a young princess, to her marriage to Philip Mountbatten, and her role as our Royal Monarch, the Queen. It starred Matt Smith as Prince Philip, whose character I felt quite sorry for, in the fact that he’d given up so much for the Queen and the royal order, by which the House of Commons seemed to rule quite heavily in – of what was the ‘done thing’ back then. It’s probably quite understandable then, that Philip strayed a few times, although that doesn’t come to light until the second series of this wonderful drama. Claire Foy, plays the Queen, and she’s absolutely outstanding in her role. The actress who played her sister, Margaret, is uncannily like the real princess.

Naturally, my Doctor Who eyes were spotting quite a few of the cast of the show, but I was surprised at just how many more were in the series, than I’d first thought. Did you see them all?

Of course, as the show is likely to continue for another few seasons, and I’ve only listed those up to 2017, I may need to update this as time goes on.

But for now,

Cast 

Matt Smith played Philip, Duke of Edinburgh for 14 episodes from 2016-2017. Played the 11th Doctor from 2010 - 2014 for 54 episodes.

Nicholas Rowe played Jock Colville for 9 episodes in 2016. Was the voice of Rivesh Mantilax in Doctor Who: Dreamland in 2009 for 5 of the 6 episodes.

Pip Torrens played my least favourite character Tommy Lascelles for 9 episodes in 2016. Played Rocastle in Doctor Who episodes, The Family of Blood and Human Nature in 2007.

Jonathan Newth played Page at Buckingham Palace for 4 episodes in 2016. Played Orfe in Doctor Who story Underworld episodes 1 - 4 in 1978.

Ronald Pickup played the Archbishop of Canterbury for 4 episodes in 2016. Played the Physician in Doctor Who episode, The Tyrant of France in 1964.

John Woodvine played the Archbishop of York for 4 episodes in 2016. Played Marshal in parts 1 - 4 and 6 of Doctor Who The Armageddon Factor in 1979.

Patrick Ryecart played the Duke of Norfolk for 3 episodes in 2016. Played Crozier in Doctor episodes 5 - 8 of The Trial of a Time Lord in 1986.

Jo Stone-Fewings played Collins for 2 episodes in 2016. Played the Male Programmer in Doctor Who two parter Bad Wolf and The Parting of the Ways in 2005.

Anthony Edridge played Equerry at Clarence House for 2 episodes in 2016. Played the Pilot in Doctor Who episode The Bells of Saint John in 2013.

Bern Collaço played a Portuguese VIP for 2 episodes from 2016-2017. Played a Georgian Soldier in Doctor Who Thin Ice episode in 2017 and an Office Operator in The Return of Doctor Mysterio in 2016 both uncredited.

Michael Bertenshaw played Master of the Household for 1 episode in 2016. Played Mr Cole in Doctor Who episode, The Next Doctor in 2008.

Ian Porter played a U.S. Department Aide for 1 episode in 2016. Played the Foreman in Doctor Who two parter Daleks in Manhatten and as the Hybrid in Evolution of the Daleks in 2007.

Garrick Hagon played John F. Dulles for 1 episode in 2016. Played Harold Potter in Tale of a Timelord short in 2016. Played Abraham in Doctor Who episode A Town Called Mercy in 2012. Played Ky in All six episodes of The Mutants in 1972.

Simon Poland played Chief Scientist for the Met Office for 1 episode in 2016. Was the voice of the 456 voice in Torchwood: Children of Earth day 2 - 5 in 2009.

Anthony Flanagan played Thurman for 1 episode in 2016. Played Orin Scannell in Doctor Who episode 42 in 2007.

Michael Cochrane played Vice Provost Sir Henry Marten for 1 episode in 2016. Played Redvers Fenn-Cooper in Doctor Who story Ghost Light parts 1 - 3 in 1989 and Lord Cranleigh in Black Orchid in both parts in 1982.

Rebecca Benson played a Nurse for 1 episode in 2016. Played Kar in Doctor Who episode (new) The Eaters of Light in 2017.

Garry Lake played Journalist #2 for 1 episode in 2016. Played Vic in Torchwood episode Meat in 2008.

Catherine Bailey played Lady Elizabeth Cavendish for 1 episode in 2017. Played Miss Wyckham in SJA episode Lost in Time, part 2 in 2010.

Bertie Carvel played Robin Day for 1 episode in 2017. Played the Mysterious Man in Doctor Who episode The Lazarus Experiment in 2007.

Richard Elfyn played Selwyn Lloyd for 1 episode in 2017. Was the voice of the Knights in Doctor Who episode Robot of Sherwood in 2014.

Richard Price played a member of the Scots Guard uncredited for 1 episode in 2016. Was uncredited for his Doctor Who roles as Wedding Guest and standard Guest in The Runaway Bride in 2006 and The Lazarus Experiment in 2007, a Passerby in Partners in Crime in 2008, A Takran Soldier in The Doctor's Daughter in the same year, and RTD and Modern Cybermen in 2017. Played a Passerby in SJA: The Mark of the Berserker parts 1 & 2 in 2008.

Film Editing

Úna Ní Dhonghaíle was film editor for 2 episodes in 2016. Was film editor for Doctor Who episode A Good Man Goes to War in 2011.

Makeup Department

Chris Lyons did special effects teeth for 3 episodes in 2017. Did Special Effects teeth for 8 episodes of SJA from 2009 - 2010.

Amy Riley was makeup artist for unknown episodes. Was make up supervisor for 5 episodes of Doctor Who in 2014 and makeup artist for one episode in the same year.

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

Michael Llewellyn Williams was crowd runner: dailies and crowd third assistant director for 5 episodes in 2016. Was uncredited as Barry Leonard in Torchwood episode, Reset in 2008. Was an uncredited Slab in Doctor Who episode Smith and Jones in 2007. Was assistant director credited as Michael Williams for Doctor Who episode Flatline in 2014.

Art Department

Richard Rowntree did additional greens for 6 episodes in 2017. Did additional greens for 41 episodes of Doctor Who from 2011 - 2015, all of which were uncredited.

Sound Department

Patrick Christensen was adr mixer for 6 episodes in 2017. Was ADR mixer for 7 episodes of Doctor Who from 2015 - 2017.

George Atkins was adr mixer for 1 episode in 2017. Was ADR mixer for two episodes from 2014 - 2017 and ADR recordist for one episode in 2013.

Special Effects

Peter Kersey was Special effects floor supervisor / special effects technician for 10 episodes in 2016. Was uncredited as special effects technician for Doctor Who movie in 1996.

Leon Harris was special effects technician for 2 episodes in 2016. Was special effects crew for 3 episodes from 2012 - 2013, and special effects for 2 episodes in 2013.

Mike Crowley was special effects technician for unknown episodes. Was special effects supervisor for 8 episodes of Doctor Who in 2006.

Chris Reynolds was special effects supervisor for unknown episodes. Was senior special effects technician for 4 episodes of Doctor Who in 1989, special effects technician for 1 episode in 1986 and special effects for 1 episode in the same year.

Visual Effects

Joseph Batten was digital compositor for 10 episodes in 2016. Was digital matte painter for 19 episodes from 2007 - 2010, and matte painter for 3 episodes in 2008.

Was digital matte painter for 4 episodes of Torchwood from 2006 - 2008 and digital matte painter for SJA for one episode in 2007.

Roy Peker was roto/prep artist: One Of Us for 5 episodes in 2016. Was digital compositor for 3 episodes of Doctor Who in 2017.

William Phillips was matchmove artist for 4 episodes in 2016. Was a matchmove artist for 1 episode of Doctor Who - The Return of Doctor Mysterio in 2016 but was uncredited.

Frederic Heymans was digital compositor for 2 episodes in 2017. Was digital compositor for 8 episodes of Doctor Who in 2014.

Kim Phelan was visual effects producer for unknown episodes. Was visual effects co-ordinator for 4 episodes in 2006, and visual effects co-ordinator for 1 episode in 2006.

Was visual effects co-ordinator for 13 episodes in 2006 and 2D artist for 1 episode in 2005.

Camera and Electrical Department

Jeremy Braben was aerial director of photography for 7 episodes from 2016-2017. Was aerial director of photography for one episode of Doctor Who - The Day of the Doctor, uncredited in 2013.

Costume and Wardrobe Department

Rose Goodhart was crowd costume for 10 episodes in 2016. Was assistant costume designer for 20 episodes from 2006 - 2010 for Doctor Who and costume supervisor for 1 episode in 2006.

Barbara Harrington was wardrobe mistress for 1 episode in 2016. Was costume assistant for 28 episodes of Doctor Who from 2005 - 2010. Was costume assistant for Doctor Who: Music of the Spheres in 2008. Was costume supervisor for 1 episode of SJA in 2007.

Editorial Department

Ben-Roy Turner was digital intermediate operator for 2 episodes in 2017. Was digital intermediate operator for 5 episodes of Doctor Who in 2017.

Location Management

Andrew Ryland was location manager for unknown episodes. Was unit manager: London and uncredited for Doctor Who episode The Bells of Saint John in 2013.

Miscellaneous crew

Jonathan Wayre was film projection / newsreel camera technician / radio & broadcast equipment / vintage BBC radio equipment supplied by for 9 episodes in 2016. Was vintage lab equipment supplied by for one episode for Doctor Who in 2010.

Karen Jones was script supervisor for unknown episodes. Was also production assistant for 4 episodes of Doctor Who story The Trial of a Time Lord parts 5 - 8 in 1986.