The Palace - Season 1 - Episode 8
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.
About The Palace
Title: The Palace
First Air Date: 2008-01-14
Last Air Date: 2008-03-03
Status: Ended
Rating: 7/10 (from 6 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 2
Total Episodes: 8
Network: ITV1
Genres: Drama
Production Companies: Company Pictures
Synopsis
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.
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
David Harewood
Major Simon Brooks
Nathalie Lunghi
Princess Isabelle
Fiona Button
Lucy Bedford
Sebastian Armesto
Prince George
