The Royal Bodyguard
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 2011 - 2012
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Sir David Jason stars as newly promoted Royal Protection Officer Captain Guy Hubble, a man unquestionably totally out of his depth. Stars David Jason, Geoffrey Whitehead, Timothy Bentinck and Tim Downie.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Limping Assassin
Further details
It's the Commonwealth Conference in Scotland, but there's intelligence that suggests a planned assassination attempt on The Queen.
Taking his new role very seriously, Hubble soon manages to upset foreign ambassadors, colleagues, hotel guests and even the restaurant pianist as he haphazardly carries out his security checks.
An attractive woman spells trouble as he gives away vital security information - and soon has to go all out to save Her Majesty.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 26th December 2011
- Time
- 9:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 8th January 2012 | 4:00pm | BBC1 |
Cast & crew
| David Jason | Captain Guy Hubble |
| Geoffrey Whitehead | Colonel Dennis Whittington |
| Timothy Bentinck | Sir Edward Hastings |
| Tim Downie | Yates |
| Neil Edmond | Simon Stevens |
| David Webber | Ghanaian Ambassador |
| Nicola Hughes | Ambassador's Wife |
| Daniel Cerqueira | Kagan |
| James Wrighton | Waiter |
| Joannah Tincey | Chambermaid |
| Eleanor Matsuura | Dana |
| Jeremy Limb | Room Service |
| David Laurence | Bruno |
| Mark Bussell | Writer |
| Justin Sbresni | Writer |
| Mark Bussell | Director |
| Justin Sbresni | Director |
| Mark Bussell | Producer |
| Justin Sbresni | Producer |
| Jimmy Mulville | Executive Producer |
| David Jason | Executive Producer |
| Peter Oliver (as Peter H Oliver) | Editor |
| Graeme Story | Production Designer |
| Julian Nott | Composer |
| Daniel Lawrence Taylor | Pianist |
Video
I Believe You're Expecting Me
Guy Hubble is appointed to become a Royal Bodyguard.
Featuring: Timothy Bentinck (Sir Edward Hastings), David Jason (Captain Guy Hubble), Geoffrey Whitehead (Colonel Dennis Whittington) & Neil Edmond (Simon Stevens).