Name: The Palace
Genre: Drama
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Zoe Telford, Jane Asher, Roy Marsden, Rupert Evans, Sophie Winkleman

What is The Palace about?

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.

Latest episode

S1 · Episode 8 — Episode 8 · 2008-03-03

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 Archbishop, who in turn questions Iain, who is forced to ask Queen Charlotte about these delicate matters. The Queen reluctantly admits to her son that it could be true. He might be illegitimate, which forces Richard to take a DNA test to prove his paternity.

Genres: Drama
First aired: 2008-01-14
Rating: ★ 7.0 / 10

Top cast

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

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