Josh O'Connor has described the culture secretary's calls to add a disclaimer to Netflix's much-talked about The Crown as "outrageous".
The 30-year-old actor plays Prince Charles in the streaming giant's lavishly produced series, as it arrives at the time when Diana, Princess of Wales (played by Emma Corrin) becomes a prominent and much-loved member of the royal family.
Since the show arrived on Netflix last month it has attracted criticism for allegedly not doing enough to ensure viewers know it is a work of fiction.
Oliver Dowden, the Culture Secretary, had asked Netflix to add a disclaimer to episodes, a request the US company denied. Now Josh has defended The Crown, accusing Mr Dowden of dealing a "low blow".
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