Netflix’s royal family drama The Crown returns this week, and is facing more controversy than ever. The series has been attacked by the British press and actors such as Dame Judi Dench over how it blurs the line between fact and fiction.

It’s just the latest Netflix product “based on true events” to face this type of criticism – with Dahmer, The Watcher and The Stranger all facing similar backlash in recent months.

So how important is the truth when it comes to entertainment, and how do revisit past events in a way that’s sensitive to those who were involved?

On today's episode, Damien is joined by NZ Herald lifestyle and entertainment editor Jenni Mortimer (One Day You'll Thank Me) and NZ Herald crime writer Anna Leask (A Moment in Crime) for a discussion on the sensitivity around adapting true stories.

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How The Crown and true crime are blurring the lines between fact and fiction