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The Royal Bodyguard

“One Man, One Family, One Royal Mess”

Series Overview

After saving the Queen's life in an apparent act of bravery, ex-Guardsman Guy Hubble is brought out of retirement and put in charge of Royal security. However, he turns out to be the worst possible choice as he is totally out of his depth.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedMiniseries
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 6 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

2011 – 2012

Premiered: Mon, Dec 26, 2011

Created By
Justin Sbresni
Mark Bussell

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Jan 30, 2012

Season 1, Episode 6: “A Watery Grave”

Hubble is assigned to escort a royal princess to a hen night at a Devon hotel, where he annoys the guests and loses his charge, ending up being stuck on the moors all night.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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The Royal Bodyguard on DVD: Meet the Royal BodyguardOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-12

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell

Original Score & Music

Julian Nott

Director of Photography

Geoff Harrison

Film Editing

Peter Oliver

Producers

Danny Cohen, Mark Bussell, Justin Sbresni, David Jason, Cheryl Taylor

Department Leadership Roster

Tudor George

Costume Design

Geoff Harrison

Director of Photography

Mark Bussell

Producer

Graeme Story

Production Design

Julian Nott

Original Music Composer

Justin Sbresni

Producer

Cheryl Taylor

Producer

Peter Oliver

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested.

International Certification Matrix

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Royal Bodyguard

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What is The Royal Bodyguard about?

After saving the Queen's life in an apparent act of bravery, ex-Guardsman Guy Hubble is brought out of retirement and put in charge of Royal security. However, he turns out to be the worst possible choice as he is totally out of his depth.

How many seasons does The Royal Bodyguard have?

The Royal Bodyguard comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Royal Bodyguard?

Key cast members in The Royal Bodyguard include David Jason, Tim Bentinck, Tim Downie, Geoffrey Whitehead.

Who created or directed The Royal Bodyguard?

The Royal Bodyguard was developed and directed by Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell.