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Quick Summary

Fact-based drama, starring Colin Firth

About This Program

The younger son of George V struggles to cope with an uncontrollable stammer, prompting his wife to enlist the aid of an eccentric Australian speech therapist. The support and friendship of the doctor prove invaluable when a crisis places the repressed prince on the throne, just as the outbreak of the Second World War leaves the country in need of a strong king. Oscar-winning fact-based drama, starring Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter and Guy Pearce

The King's Speech broadcasts on Sky Cinema Favourites HD at 6:30am, Wednesday, 31 December 2025. (Subtitles, repeat)

Channel Numbers:
Sky HD698Virgin404

Production Details

Year2010
Runtime118 mins
DirectorTom Hooper

Cast & Crew

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Tom HooperDirector
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Timothy Spallas Winston Churchill
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Michael Gambonas King George V
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Geoffrey Rushas Lionel Logue
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Derek Jacobias Archbishop Cosmo Lang
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Colin Firthas King George VI
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Helena Bonham Carteras Queen Elizabeth
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Jennifer Ehleas Myrtle Logue
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Guy Pearceas King Edward VIII