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Season 1 – The Lady

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The rise and fall of royal dresser Jane Andrews, whose journey from working-class obscurity to Buckingham Palace ended in obsession, scandal and a shocking murder conviction.
The Lady — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

A wild mix of true crime and royal melodrama, The Lady doesn't always land, but Mia McKenna-Bruce makes it worth sticking around for.

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Aramide Tinubu Variety Mar 19, 2026
A shocking tale about mental illness and obsession, “The Lady” is both overwhelming and wholly unnecessary. Go to Full Review J. Kelly Nestruck Globe and Mail Mar 19, 2026
Rising star Mia McKenna-Bruce is brilliant as Jane, a working-class northerner who works for Fergie at Buckingham Palace and then sticks with her through thick and thin. Go to Full Review Ben Dowell The Times (UK) Feb 27, 2026
4/5
There are excellent supporting performances, with Ophelia Lovibond on particularly good form as a braying chum who teeters close to Sloane cliché without toppling over the edge. Go to Full Review Susan Granger SSG Syndicate May 29, 2026
4/10
Tasteless, tawdry, tacky re-hashing of a dated scandal...Natalie Dormer was wise to distance herself, refusing to promote it and donating her entire salary to charity. Go to Full Review James Croot The Post NZ Apr 28, 2026
McKenna-Bruce offers more evidence as to why she’s one of Britain’s most exciting young acting talents. She makes you care about Jane’s fate and troubles, even as the case and evidence against her seemingly mounts. Go to Full Review Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com Mar 25, 2026
3/5
The Lady is an interesting watch made great thanks solely to Mia McKenna-Bruce's fantastic performance. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Andrei D @RT74856639 Aug 16, 2026 Struggles to find something more than the outrageous in a story where no one acts like actual human beings See more Rachel M @Ractheat Mar 3, 2026 A good cast with little to work with. I enjoyed the 80s style and seeing the behind the scenes work of a dresser represented. However I felt the story such as it was didn't warrant the number of episodes. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Mia McKenna-Bruce

Jane Andrews

Natalie Dormer

Sarah Ferguson

Philip Glenister

DCI Jim Dickie

Ed Speleers

Thomas Cressman

Claire Skinner

June Andrews

Daniel Ryan

David Andrews

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 22, 2026 Jane Andrews' life changes overnight when she lands her dream job in Buckingham Palace; Jane soon starts to form a bond with the Duchess of York. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 23, 2026 With Jane's fairytale under threat, a lifeline appears in the shape of charismatic Tommy Cressman; could he be her happy ending? Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 1, 2026 Cracks start to appear in Jane and Tommy's relationship; a holiday to the south of France leads to disaster. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 2, 2026 Jane's fairytale collapses in a murder trial; a jury must decide if she is a scorned lover or woman fighting back. Details

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The Lady — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Lee Haven Jones
Executive Producer
Polly Hill, Stephen Nye, Debbie O'Malley, Sian McWilliams, Andy Harries, Rebecca Hodgson, Jess O'Riordan
Screenwriter
Debbie O'Malley
Network
BritBox
Genre
History, Drama, Crime
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Feb 22, 2026
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