Series synopsis
Princess Margaret: The Rebel Royal is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on September 11, 2018. It ended on September 18, 2018. It stars Princess Margaret and Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.
This two-part series profiles Princess Margaret, whose life and loves reflected the social and sexual revolution that transformed Britain during the 20th century.
Premise
This two-part series profiles Princess Margaret, whose life and loves reflected the social and sexual revolution that transformed Britain during the 20th century.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Princess Margaret as Self (archive footage)
- Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom as Self (archive footage)
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | September 11, 2018 | September 18, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pleasure vs Duty Princess Margaret combined the rebellious force of modernity and respect for tradition. This episode looks at her youth through early adulthood, as well as the early married life of Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong-Jones. |
September 11, 2018 |
| 2 |
Castaway The second episode in this intimate portrait finds Princess Margaret and her husband Anthony Armstrong-Jones at the start of their married life in the early 1960s. At home with celebrities and artists, they are riding the wave of a cultural and sexual revolution that is transforming Britain. |
September 18, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 11, 2018 |
| Last aired | September 18, 2018 |
| Runtime | 59 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |