Princess Diana: Behind Closed Doors
Princess Diana: Behind Closed Doors

Princess Diana: Behind Closed Doors

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2016
1h 28m
8.5(2 votes)
Documentary
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Overview

An intimate look at Princess Diana’s life behind the gates of Kensington Palace, including interviews with friends, historians and biographers.

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Peacock Productions

Cast & Crew

20 members
Acting

Diana, Princess of Wales

Self (archive footage)

Diana, Princess of Wales
Acting

Kate Coyne

Self

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Acting

Rosalind Coward

Self

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Christopher Andersen

Self

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Ken Wharfe

Self

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Acting

Richard Kay

Self

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Paul Burrell

Self

Paul Burrell
Acting

Mary Robertson

Self

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Catherine Mayer

Self

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India Hicks

Self

India Hicks
Acting

Sarah Gristwood

Self

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Writing

Andrew Morton

Self

Andrew Morton
Acting

Martyn Gregory

Self

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Acting

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Self (archive footage)

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
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King Charles III of the United Kingdom

Self (archive footage)

King Charles III of the United Kingdom
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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Self (archive footage)

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex

Self (archive footage)

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
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William, Prince of Wales

Self (archive footage)

William, Prince of Wales
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Andrew Mountbatten Windsor

Self (archive footage)

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor
Acting

Natalie Morales

Narrator (voice)

Natalie Morales

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