The Palace
TV ShowEnded

The Palace

7.0 / 10
2008
1 season
8 episodes
Drama

The Palace was a British drama television series that aired on ITV in 2008. Produced by Company Pictures for the ITV network, it was created by Tom Grieves and follows a fictional British Royal Family in the aftermath of the death of King James III and the succession of his 24-year-old son, Richard IV, played by Rupert Evans. It also stars Jane Asher and Zoe Telford. The series was filmed on location in Lithuania in 2007 and broadcast from January to March 2008. It was axed after one series due to low viewing figures.

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Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.Episode 1

    14-01-2008

    When, King James dies while at the theatre, life at Buckingham Palace is turned upside down and everyone looks to Richard to take to his duty as the new King of England. However no...

  • Ep 2

    2.Episode 2

    21-01-2008

    When Prince George is involved in a hit & run accident, the palace does their best to try and cover it up not just from the country but also the King. However, their efforts are ru...

  • Ep 3

    3.Episode 3

    28-01-2008

    Richard has tough decisions to make about George, the repercussions of which could result in a spell in prison for his brother. And Abi discovers the identity of the King's secret...

  • Ep 4

    4.Episode 4

    04-02-2008

    Abigail’s face is splashed across the front pages. It’s embarrassing and she is being hounded by the press at home. Sir Iain, however, is suspicious of her. Why did the King visit...

  • Ep 5

    5.Episode 5

    11-02-2008

    Eleanor presents her mother with a controversial diamond necklace taken from the Raj but one with great sentimental value to Charlotte. During the high-profile exchange of gifts...

  • Ep 6

    6.Episode 6

    18-02-2008

    In Clarence House, Eleanor sits up terrified in her bed as an intruder tells her she’s beautiful. Natalie, Eleanor’s dresser passes Simon on the staircase. The intruder tells Ele...

  • Ep 7

    7.Episode 7

    25-02-2008

    Simon reads Abi’s book while Abi helps the man she loves, King Richard. He is choosing jewellery for sister Issy’s 18th birthday. Simon confronts Abi about the book. He tells her...

  • Ep 8

    8.Episode 8

    03-03-2008

    Eleanor has discovered that Queen Charlotte had an affair many years ago, the dates of which mean that Richard might not actually be the rightful King. She leaks this to the Arch...

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