The Royal Bodyguard (2011)
The Royal Bodyguard is a British television sitcom, written by Mark Bussell and Justin Sbresni, and starring David Jason, Geoffrey Whitehead, Tim Downie and Timothy Bentinck. A series of six episodes began on 26 December 2011, concluding on 30 January 2012. The first episode picked up more than 8 million viewers but the series declined in ratings throughout, with the fifth episode barely achieving 2 million viewers. The series was heavily criticised by viewers and critics. At 71 Jason was widely felt to be too old for the lead role. The show was cancelled by the BBC and will not return for further episodes.
Seasons & Episode
Guy Hubble, whose first assignment as royal bodyguard is to investigate an assassination plot against a member of the royal family.
A routine shopping trip in London turns dangerous after a misunderstanding between Hubble and another member of royal security.
Guy Hubble's plans to protect the royal family are thrown into confusion when he is kidnapped by his old nemesis.
Hubble is sent to investigate a burglary at Buckingham Palace but the evidence points to him as one of the thieves.
Because MI-5 can't be trusted to ferret out a leak in Downing Street 10, royal bodyguard Hubble is sent in.
Hubble is assigned to escort a royal princess to a hen night at a Devon hotel.
