A contemporary drama about a fictional royal family informed by the regal opulence of the British monarchy and framed by William Shakespeare's Hamlet. Part fairy tale, part cautionary tale, The Royals is described as a tale of men and women corrupted by power, wealth and desire.
Nicola Walker and Sanjeev Bhaskar star as detectives investigating a 'cold' murder case of 39 years ago. When the bones of a young man are found beneath the footings of a demolished house, an investigation begins that will unravel the lives of four people who have been waiting for this moment for nearly forty years, as they discover that the past can't, and won't, stay buried forever.