The Palace Series One - 4-DVD Box Set ( The Palace Series 1 )

The Palace Series One - 4-DVD Box Set (DVD) (*)

$32.99

Original Title: The Palace Series 1
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
360 min + 50 min extras

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Behind the scenes
Box Set
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Interactive Menu
Multi-DVD Set
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2008 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Metin Hüseyin
Maurice Phillips

Written By:
Tom Grieves
Chris Lang

Actors:
Rupert Evans ..... King Richard IV (8 episodes, 2008)
Jane Asher ..... Queen Charlotte (8 episodes, 2008)
Sophie Winkleman ..... Princess Eleanor (8 episodes, 2008)
Sebastian Armesto ..... Prince George (8 episodes, 2008)
Roy Marsden ..... Sir Iain Ratalick (8 episodes, 2008)
Zoe Telford ..... Abigail Thomas (8 episodes, 2008)
David Harewood ..... Major Simon Brooks (8 episodes, 2008)
Lorcan Cranitch ..... Jonty Roberts (8 episodes, 2008)
Hugh Ross ..... Jeremy Robinson (8 episodes, 2008)
John Ramm ..... Chief Superintendent Peter Bayfield (8 episodes, 2008)
Huw Rhys ..... David Waverley (8 episodes, 2008)
Owain Arthur ..... Jimmy Clacy (8 episodes, 2008)
Kate O'Flynn ..... Ruby Riley (8 episodes, 2008)
Russell Bright ..... Neil Haslam (6 episodes, 2008)
Amit Shah ..... Kulvinder 'Vinny' Ganatra (5 episodes, 2008)
Fiona Button ..... Lucy Bedford (5 episodes, 2008)
Nathalie Lunghi ..... Princess Isabelle (4 episodes, 2008)
Shelley Conn ..... Miranda Hill (4 episodes, 2008)
John Shrapnel ..... PM Edward Shaw (4 episodes, 2008)
Heather Tobias ..... Anne Featherstone (4 episodes, 2008)
Christine Bottomley ..... Natalie (3 episodes, 2008)
Clemency Burton-Hill ..... The Hon. Alice Templeton (2 episodes, 2008)
Anton Lesser ..... Archbishop of Canterbury (2 episodes, 2008)
John Benfield ..... Ray Mellor (2 episodes, 2008)
Laura Haddock ..... Lady Arabella Worthesley Wolsey (2 episodes, 2008)
Dominic Jephcott ..... Dr Philip Hooper / ... (2 episodes, 2008)
Frank Mills ..... Jack 'Dobbsy' Dobbs (2 episodes, 2008)

Synopsis:

THE PALACE follows the exploits of a fictional British Royal Family living in Buckingham Palace. After the death of the King, his eldest son Prince Richard (Rupert Evans) takes over the throne at the tender age of 24. As his mother Queen Charlotte (Jane Asher) mourns the death of her husband she turns to her manservant Jeremy for support. Princess Eleanor (Sophie Winkleman) is the oldest child and proud of her Royal stature, but her anger at being passed over for the crown threatens a rift in the family. As Richard's younger brother and sister enjoy and adjust to their roles, in equal measure, he is left with the daunting task of leading a nation whilst keeping the press sweet as they sharpen their knives ready for his fall. This glossy, high-concept series takes you inside a private world of secrets, backstabbing, power-play, family honour and duty. Clearly having fun with its creative licence, yet acknowledging that sometimes truth can be just as sensational as fiction.

Buckingham Palace. Today. King James III and Queen Charlotte reign with dignity, duty and decorum, until a heart attack at the opera throws the country into chaos. The King is dead, and the crown must pass to his hard drinking and womanising 24-year-old son Richard. The Playboy Prince is thrown into a role he thought he's have twenty years to perfect, while the nation waits with bated breath for him to mend his ways and fill his father's shoes. At least he has the support of the Royal Family and an entire army of staff. Although whether they are loyal, or have his best interests at heart, is another story.

This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 04 April, 2009.