KMB's By Royal Appointment Starting ITV 3rd July
26th June
New ITV1 Series – By Royal Appointment
By Royal Appointment is a new six part documentary series exploring the legacy of our Royal Family across London and the South.
The six programmes are produced by TV company kmb productions. By Royal Appointmentis a sumptuous exploration of royal patronage and royal association. Presenter, Hannah Scott-Joynt travels across the ITV London and Meridian regions to explore the royal links. Each episode takes the viewer on a quirky journey into royal traditions, legends and legacies.
Specifically the programmes highlight historic places such as Eton College, Westminster Abbey, Goodwood House, the Royal Ballet School, Kew Gardens and the Royal College of Art. In addition each episode will feature the history of a Royal Warrant holder - companies include Henry Poole & Co of Savile Row, James Purdey & Sons Ltd the gun makers, Floris the perfumery and Hare & Humphreys the gilders.
The programmes also feature appearances from our current Royal Family including HRH Prince Charles, the Duke of York, Princess Michael of Kent and Her Majesty the Queen. Overall, the series will be a combination of fascinating history, interesting characters and beautiful locations.
By Royal Appointment presenter, Hannah Scott-Joynt says:
“A wonderful mix of lovely people and places, and some great stories, all with royal connections. My, at the time 4 month old baby came along for many of our filming days which added to the fun! I hope you enjoy watching it as much as we enjoyed making it.”
The series is the ninth TV commission for the Eastleigh based company since they formed in March 2005. kmb’s Creative Director, Kate Beal, says:
“The kmb team thoroughly enjoyed producing this fascinating series. We filmed in some amazing locations, met many brilliant people and gained a real insight into our history.
From the initial research stages we realised that our royal history has influenced not only our landscape and buildings… it has made an impact on our everyday lives from the products we buy to the way we are educated.
My favourite highlight of the series was filming with the Duke of York on one of his many royal visits. Seeing the preparation for his visit was something you don’t encounter every day. “
You can catch BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT on ITV1 at the following times:
Episode One
ITV Meridian 19:30hrs Thursday 3rd July 2008
ITV London 20:00hrs Friday 27th June 2008
Hannah visits the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. She explores the most famous school in the world, Eton College and discovers more about the royal links to the River Thames. We also find out more about a day organised by the Poet Laureate, Andrew Motion, at Buckingham Palace and the royal tailors Henry Poole & Co on Savile Row.
Episode Two
ITV Meridian 19:30hrs Thursday 10th July 2008
ITV London 20:00hrs Friday 4th July 2008
Hannah visits Richmond Park where she discovers more about the famous deer of this royal park and makes a trip to the Royal Ballet School located in the park’s famous White Lodge. She also makes a stop in the poppy factory to discover why they hold a royal warrant. The programme also features a couple receiving their MBE’s from HRH Prince Charles and a brewery with a royal warrant for supplying Her Majesty the Queen.
Episode Three
ITV Meridian 19:30hrs Thursday 17th July 2008
ITV London 20:00hrs Friday 11th July 2008
Hannah takes a trip to Royal Tunbridge Wells and walks along the famous Pantiles. After that she plays a heated game of croquet with the Royal Tunbridge Wells Croquet Club. We meet royal warrant holders Hare and Humphries who hold the prestigious title of ‘Gilders and Decorators to the Queen” and we profile the London based royal portrait artist, Rupert Alexander. The viewer will also discover more about the Royal Horticultural Society and their Westminster Flowers shows.
Episode Four
ITV Meridian 19:30hrs Thursday 24th July 2008
ITV London 20:00hrs Friday 18th July 2008
Hannah explores the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and learns more about the area known as Albertopolis. Highlights include a tour of Kensington Palace and a visit to the Royal College of Art. The viewer will also find out more about the Arundel Wetlands Centre and what their royal patronage means to them. Also, we discover more about the art of making besom brooms and why a family from Hampshire are so proud of their royal warrant they received for making them.
Episode Five
ITV Meridian 19:30hrs Thursday 31st July 2008
ITV London 20:00hrs Friday 25th July 2008
Hannah discovers more about the origins of Bognor Regis and then travels further inland to visit the stately home of Goodwood. Hannah meets the Earl of March, a direct descendant of Charles II and watches our Queen’s favourite sport, horseracing. We also follow the Duke of York on a royal visit for World Maritime Day and discover more about the Royal Warrant holders James Purdey & Sons Ltd, the shotgun makers.
Episode Six
ITV Meridian 19:30hrs Thursday 7th August 2008
ITV London 20:00hrs Friday 1st August 2008
Hannah explores the City of Westminster where she visits famous royal warrant holders Floris and discovers more about the royal peculiar, Westminster Abbey. The programme also looks at and Elizabethan textile worker from Hastings and learns more about the forgotten Prince Frederick of Kew.
ENDS
Notes to Editors
kmb productions was formed in March 2005 by former ITV Meridian Series Producer Kate Beal. The team comprises multi-skilled group of talented individuals with vast programme making and broadcast experience! Since formation kmb has produced nine documentary series for ITV1, UKTV and Open Access TV. We also produce broadcast quality films, web films and websites for the corporate market. Clients include the RAF, Laithwaites, the wine merchants and Southampton Solent University.
For further information please contact: Kate Beal, tel: 0845 355 0858, email: kate.beal@kmbproductions.co.uk
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