Monarchy (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Series · ★ 7.8

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Released in 2004, Monarchy is a documentary series.

What it’s about. Monarchy is a Channel 4 British TV series, 2004-2006, by British academic David Starkey, charting the political and ideological history of the English monarchy from the Saxon period to modern times. The show also aired on PBS stations throughout the United States, courtesy of PBS-member station WNET. In Australia, all four seasons were broadcast on ABC1 from May 2005 onwards.

Who’s in it. Monarchy stars David Starkey.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Monarchy has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, AcornTV Amazon Channel and Magellan TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monarchy page.

If you liked it. Fans of Monarchy tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Monarchy (2004)?
In US, Monarchy is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and AcornTV Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Monarchy worth watching?
Monarchy holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Monarchy?
Monarchy stars David Starkey.
When was Monarchy released?
Monarchy was released in 2004.