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The Royal Bodyguard. Captain Guy Hubble (David Jason)
The Royal Bodyguard

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.

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Series 1, Episode 4 - The Royal Art Of Blackmail

Hubble is sent to investigate a burglary at Buckingham Palace but the evidence points to him as one of the thieves.

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The Royal Bodyguard. Image shows from L to R: Sir Ambrose Hamilton (David Walliams), Captain Guy Hubble (David Jason). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / Busby Productions

There's been a burglary at the Palace and The Queen enlists Hubble to source its culprit. But there is more concern when it appears that the thieves were unwittingly assisted by Hubble, much to his boss's joy.

Guy's endeavours to make things right put him in a sticky situation.

David Walliams guest stars as Sir Ambrose Hamilton, the Surveyor of the Queen's Pictures.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 16th January 2012
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
David Jason Captain Guy Hubble
Geoffrey Whitehead Colonel Dennis Whittington
Timothy Bentinck Sir Edward Hastings
Tim Downie Yates
Guest cast
David Walliams Sir Ambrose Hamilton (Surveyor of the Queen's Pictures)
Georgie Glen Miss Gifford (Secretary)
Ricky Champ Lock
Cavan Clerkin Gibbs
Writing team
Mark Bussell Writer
Justin Sbresni Writer
Production team
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

Video

'Hubble... You Forgot The Money'

Featuring: David Jason (Captain Guy Hubble) & Geoffrey Whitehead (Colonel Dennis Whittington).

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