A Very Royal Scandal: Release date and where to watch in Australia

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September 18, 2024

A Very Royal Scandal
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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.

What’s in this Guide?

All three episodes of A Very Royal Scandal premieres on Thursday, 19 September.

Season 1Release DatesStreaming Service
Episode 1Thur, 19 Sep 2024Amazon Prime Video
Episode 2Thur, 19 Sep 2024Amazon Prime Video
Episode 3Thur, 19 Sep 2024Amazon Prime Video

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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A Very Royal Scandal is an Amazon Prime Video exclusive in Australia. No Prime account yet? No problem. Subscribing to access Prime Video’s full catalogue of shows and movies can be completed in minutes. 

To sign up, go to Amazon Prime and click the “Start your free 30-day trial” button. Choose your preferred membership plan — monthly at $9.99 (with ads), $12.99 (ad-free) or $79 annually). Select your preferred payment method or add a new one. You won’t be charged if you cancel before your trial ends. 

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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.

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You can watch the official trailer for the new series below: 

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: 

  • Ruth Wilson as Emily Maitlis
  • Michael Sheen as Prince Andrew
  • Alex Jennings as Sir Edward Young
  • Joanna Scanlan as Amanda Thirsk
  • Éanna Hardwicke as Stewart MacLean
  • Thomas Arnold as Head Interview Cameraman

Wondering what other TV shows to stream on Prime Video? We’ve rounded up some of the latest releases you can watch, including the new seasons of The Grand Tour, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Boys, as well as new shows like My Lady Jane, Maxton Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and many others. 

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