A Very Royal Scandal revisits the BBC interview that led to the demise of Prince Andrew’s royal reputation.
Ruth Wilson and Michael Sheen play `Newsnight’ journalist Emily Maitlis and Prince Andrew, respectively, in this retelling of the latter’s infamous 2019 BBC interview.
After Netflix’s Scoop, which tackles the same subject, Amazon MGM Studios produces its own series revisiting what went on behind the scenes leading to the fateful interview that contributed to the duke’s downfall. Here’s everything to know about the new historical series.
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A Very Royal Scandal release date Australia
All three episodes of A Very Royal Scandal premieres on Thursday, 19 September.
| Season 1 | Release Dates | Streaming Service |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Thur, 19 Sep 2024 | Amazon Prime Video |
| Episode 2 | Thur, 19 Sep 2024 | Amazon Prime Video |
| Episode 3 | Thur, 19 Sep 2024 | Amazon Prime Video |
Where to watch A Very Royal Scandal in Australia?
The new historical drama series streams exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. If you’re signing up for the first time, you can watch the three-episode show for free with Amazon Prime’s 30-day free trial.
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What is A Very Royal Scandal about?
A Very Royal Scandal retells the arduous and tricky process of securing and filming the 2019 BBC television interview of Prince Andrew by Newsnight journalist Emily Maitlis, who will be played by Michael Sheen and Ruth Wilson in the series, respectively.
The infamous interview is attributed to tarnishing Prince Andrew’s reputation even more, leading to his downfall and the duke himself to resign from his public duties months after the interview.
In this 58-minute programme, Prince Andrew discussed for the first time his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, his responses heavily criticised by both the media and the public.
The new series is written by Jeremy Brock and directed by Julian Jarrold. It is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Blueprint Pictures.
A Very Royal Scandal trailer
You can watch the official trailer for the new series below:
Cast of A Very Royal Scandal
The cast is headlined by Ruth Wilson (The Affair, His Dark Materials) and Michael Sheen (Prodigal Son, Good Omens).
The complete cast of the show and their characters are as follows:
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