The Moment Churchill Is Asked to Relinquish Power | The Crown (John Lithgow, Jeremy Northam)

Anthony Eden (Jeremy Northam) meets with Winston Churchill (John Lithgow) to directly urge him to step down from his role as Prime Minister. With health concerns and political tensions rising, Anthony tries to convince Churchill that it is time to relinquish leadership for the good of the country. From Season 1, Episode 09: Assassins Stream The Crown on Netflix! http://AAN.SonyPictures.com/TheCrown Some of the links in above are affiliate links, we may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. The Crown is based on Queen Elizabeth II as a young newlywed faced with leading the world's most famous monarchy while forging a relationship with legendary Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill. The British Empire is in decline, and the political world is in disarray, but a new era is dawning. Peter Morgan's masterfully researched scripts reveal the Queen's private journey behind the public façade with daring frankness. Prepare to see into the coveted world of power and privilege behind the locked doors of Westminster and Buckingham Palace. #TheCrown #TheCrownSeason1 #QueenElizabeth #ClaireFoy