Netflix's The Crown: history and storytelling
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Managing Production Requests and Balancing Historical Accuracy with Storytelling
This chapter explores the process of managing production requests and the role of the speaker's department in relation to the show's writer. They discuss how the team balances historical accuracy with storytelling, highlighting the importance of research in guiding the storytelling process. They also mention instances where the timeline and events have been adjusted for narrative purposes, while still maintaining the integrity of the characters. The chapter concludes with a focus on the upcoming season and the character arc of Prince Charles.
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