EXCLUSIVE: Channel 4’s More 4 aims to explore Britain’s history of royal scandal after a year in which the country’s most famous family has made headlines.
In The Royals: A History of Scandals, historian Suzannah Lipscomb will speak with experts to reveal some famous royal scandals and many lesser known ones. Set in historic houses and palaces, the historians will share the role that the press, parliament and public have played in generating outrage and spreading rumors throughout the ages.
The show comes as interest in royal scandals is at an all-time high across the country. Prince Andrew’s relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein made headlines last year and the controversy surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s move to LA dominated news coverage for weeks after a documentary and book by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were released shortly after. released. the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Netflix The crown has also sparked multiple controversies.
Channel 4 Commissioning Editor Kate Thomas said The Royals: A History of Scandals will be a “real treat for history fans”.
“The amazing Suzannah Lipscomb takes us on a shocking and lustful journey through the biggest scandals that have rocked the royal family through the ages,” she added.
British indie Hello Mary is producing, with Clare Hollywood and Steve Regan EPing the series. Thomas on behalf of Jo Street and Mark Ball is series producer.
