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.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 8 episodes
- 1S1 E1
Episode 1
Jan 14, 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 not everyone is pleased with the new monarch because, Princess
- 2S1 E2
Episode 2
Jan 21, 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 ruined when Princess Eleanor finds out the truth and decides t
- 3S1 E3
Episode 3
Jan 28, 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 lover.
- 4S1 E4
Episode 4
Feb 4, 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 her at her home? What were they discussing that late at nigh
- 5S1 E5
Episode 5
Feb 11, 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 Richard is happy to see his Mother finally arrive. But Sir I
- 6S1 E6
Episode 6
Feb 18, 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 Eleanor he’s touched her skin before, can he do it again? Elean
Starring
Zoe Telford
Abigail Thomas
Jane Asher
Queen Charlotte
Roy Marsden
Sir Iain Ratalick
Rupert Evans
King Richard IV
Sophie Winkleman
Princess Eleanor
Lorcan Cranitch
Jonty Roberts
David Harewood
Major Simon Brooks
- N
Nathalie Lunghi
Princess Isabelle
Fiona Button
Lucy Bedford
Sebastian Armesto
Prince George
- H
Huw Rhys
David Waverly
- J
James Thornton
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Palace?
- The Palace is streaming on Fawesome. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of The Palace are there?
- The Palace has 1 season and 8 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Palace?
- The Palace has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on March 3, 2008.
- Who stars in The Palace?
- The Palace stars Zoe Telford, Jane Asher, Roy Marsden, Rupert Evans, Sophie Winkleman.
