The Royals: A History Of Scandals

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The Royals: A History Of Scandals (2023)

Professor Suzannah Lipscomb shines a light on how the image of the British royal family has been shaped by the press, parliament and the public over a number of centuries.

Series, 2023, Documentary, History


The Royals: A History Of Scandals - TV Showtimes

Thursday, August 6

2:00pm

The Royals: A History Of Scandals ‘Wealth And Opulence’

SBS

The Royals: A History Of Scandals

'Wealth And Opulence'

SBS, 2:00pm, Thu, 6 Aug 2026, 60 minutes

REPEAT

Professor Suzannah Lipscomb explores the scandals that break when Royals spending gets out of control. From Henry VIII's Field of Cloth of Gold to the extraordinary debt that George IV found himself in, Suzannah also finds out how a medieval commoner woman became one of the richest women in Britain. Helping Suzannah unwrap these stories are Dr Laura Tompkins, Dr Alexandra Loske and Professor Matthew McCormack.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 1


The Royals: A History Of Scandals ‘Wealth And Opulence’

SBS HD

The Royals: A History Of Scandals

'Wealth And Opulence'

SBS HD, 2:00pm, Thu, 6 Aug 2026, 60 minutes

REPEAT

Professor Suzannah Lipscomb explores the scandals that break when Royals spending gets out of control. From Henry VIII's Field of Cloth of Gold to the extraordinary debt that George IV found himself in, Suzannah also finds out how a medieval commoner woman became one of the richest women in Britain. Helping Suzannah unwrap these stories are Dr Laura Tompkins, Dr Alexandra Loske and Professor Matthew McCormack.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 1


Friday, August 7

2:00pm

The Royals: A History Of Scandals ‘Sex And Infidelity’

SBS

The Royals: A History Of Scandals

'Sex And Infidelity'

SBS, 2:00pm, Fri, 7 Aug 2026, 60 minutes

REPEAT

Professor Suzannah Lipscomb discovers the marriage scandal that led to a royal taking to the witness box, explores why Charles II was named 'the merry monarch', and uncovers a sex scandal involving a brothel and a royal prince. Helping Suzannah unwrap these stories are Dr Jennifer Aston, Dr Linda Porter and author Glenn Chandler.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 2


The Royals: A History Of Scandals ‘Sex And Infidelity’

SBS HD

The Royals: A History Of Scandals

'Sex And Infidelity'

SBS HD, 2:00pm, Fri, 7 Aug 2026, 60 minutes

REPEAT

Professor Suzannah Lipscomb discovers the marriage scandal that led to a royal taking to the witness box, explores why Charles II was named 'the merry monarch', and uncovers a sex scandal involving a brothel and a royal prince. Helping Suzannah unwrap these stories are Dr Jennifer Aston, Dr Linda Porter and author Glenn Chandler.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 2


Monday, August 10

2:00pm

The Royals: A History Of Scandals ‘Suspicious Deaths’

SBS

The Royals: A History Of Scandals

'Suspicious Deaths'

SBS, 2:00pm, Mon, 10 Aug 2026, 60 minutes

REPEAT

Professor Suzannah Lipscomb investigates notorious cold cases, involving royals from the past. Did Elizabeth I's favourite really murder his wife? Did Queen Victoria's Uncle murder his valet? And was our first Georgian king really involved in the mysterious disappearance of a Swedish Count? Helping Suzannah unwrap these stories are Dr Joanne Paul, Professor Matthew McCormack and Dr Anna Senkiw.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 3


The Royals: A History Of Scandals ‘Suspicious Deaths’

SBS HD

The Royals: A History Of Scandals

'Suspicious Deaths'

SBS HD, 2:00pm, Mon, 10 Aug 2026, 60 minutes

REPEAT

Professor Suzannah Lipscomb investigates notorious cold cases, involving royals from the past. Did Elizabeth I's favourite really murder his wife? Did Queen Victoria's Uncle murder his valet? And was our first Georgian king really involved in the mysterious disappearance of a Swedish Count? Helping Suzannah unwrap these stories are Dr Joanne Paul, Professor Matthew McCormack and Dr Anna Senkiw.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 3


Tuesday, August 11

3:00am

The Royals: A History Of Scandals ‘Wealth And Opulence’

SBS

The Royals: A History Of Scandals

'Wealth And Opulence'

SBS, 3:00am, Tue, 11 Aug 2026, 55 minutes

REPEAT

Professor Suzannah Lipscomb explores the scandals that break when Royals spending gets out of control. From Henry VIII's Field of Cloth of Gold to the extraordinary debt that George IV found himself in, Suzannah also finds out how a medieval commoner woman became one of the richest women in Britain. Helping Suzannah unwrap these stories are Dr Laura Tompkins, Dr Alexandra Loske and Professor Matthew McCormack.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 1


The Royals: A History Of Scandals ‘Wealth And Opulence’

SBS HD

The Royals: A History Of Scandals

'Wealth And Opulence'

SBS HD, 3:00am, Tue, 11 Aug 2026, 55 minutes

REPEAT

Professor Suzannah Lipscomb explores the scandals that break when Royals spending gets out of control. From Henry VIII's Field of Cloth of Gold to the extraordinary debt that George IV found himself in, Suzannah also finds out how a medieval commoner woman became one of the richest women in Britain. Helping Suzannah unwrap these stories are Dr Laura Tompkins, Dr Alexandra Loske and Professor Matthew McCormack.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 1


2:00pm

The Royals: A History Of Scandals ‘Scandalous Marriages’

SBS

The Royals: A History Of Scandals

'Scandalous Marriages'

SBS, 2:00pm, Tue, 11 Aug 2026, 60 minutes

REPEAT

Professor Suzannah Lipscomb explores how royal marriages across the centuries have proved to be scandalous and intriguing. From the marriage that deemed so wrong it caused George III to write a new law to the first 'People's Princess'. Helping Suzannah unpack these stories are Dr Nicola Clark, Dr Katie Carpenter, Dr Alexandra Loske and journalist Stephen Bates.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 4


The Royals: A History Of Scandals ‘Scandalous Marriages’

SBS HD

The Royals: A History Of Scandals

'Scandalous Marriages'

SBS HD, 2:00pm, Tue, 11 Aug 2026, 60 minutes

REPEAT

Professor Suzannah Lipscomb explores how royal marriages across the centuries have proved to be scandalous and intriguing. From the marriage that deemed so wrong it caused George III to write a new law to the first 'People's Princess'. Helping Suzannah unpack these stories are Dr Nicola Clark, Dr Katie Carpenter, Dr Alexandra Loske and journalist Stephen Bates.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 4


Wednesday, August 12

3:25am

The Royals: A History Of Scandals ‘Sex And Infidelity’

SBS

The Royals: A History Of Scandals

'Sex And Infidelity'

SBS, 3:25am, Wed, 12 Aug 2026, 55 minutes

REPEAT

Professor Suzannah Lipscomb discovers the marriage scandal that led to a royal taking to the witness box, explores why Charles II was named 'the merry monarch', and uncovers a sex scandal involving a brothel and a royal prince. Helping Suzannah unwrap these stories are Dr Jennifer Aston, Dr Linda Porter and author Glenn Chandler.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 2


The Royals: A History Of Scandals ‘Sex And Infidelity’

SBS HD

The Royals: A History Of Scandals

'Sex And Infidelity'

SBS HD, 3:25am, Wed, 12 Aug 2026, 55 minutes

REPEAT

Professor Suzannah Lipscomb discovers the marriage scandal that led to a royal taking to the witness box, explores why Charles II was named 'the merry monarch', and uncovers a sex scandal involving a brothel and a royal prince. Helping Suzannah unwrap these stories are Dr Jennifer Aston, Dr Linda Porter and author Glenn Chandler.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 2


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