From the producers of The Crown comes The Lady, ITV’s latest series exploring the shocking true story of former royal dresser Jane Andrews, whose life unraveled in dramatic fashion following her murder conviction in 2001.
The partly fictionalised crime drama charts the rise and fall of Andrews, who worked for Sarah Ferguson for nine years before being found guilty of killing her boyfriend, Thomas Cressman. She was later sentenced to life in prison.
Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce as Jane Andrews and Natalie Dormer as Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, the four part series kicked off on ITV1 on Sunday night and has already got viewers talking. From where the real Jane Andrews is now to who Thomas Cressman was, these are just some of the many questions people have been asking.
The show will continue on Monday 23rd February. So you don't miss a moment here's a full release schedule including dates and times.
When did The Lady start?
The Lady premiered on ITV1 and ITVX on Sunday 22nd February at 9pm.
When is the next episode of The Lady on TV?
The next episode of The Lady airs on ITV1 on Monday 23rd February at 9pm.
In the second episode, Jane meets the charming businessman Luis Castillo, sparking a new romance. But their relationship soon faces challenges during a holiday in Greece, and Jane’s carefully maintained composure begins to unravel, threatening her role with the Duchess. Just as things start to spiral, a new figure enters her life - the charismatic Tommy Cressman.
What is The Lady about?
The Lady tells the gripping story of Jane Andrews, the former royal dresser whose rise from working-class Grimsby to the halls of Buckingham Palace ended in tragedy. After answering an ad in The Lady magazine, Jane stunned her friends and family by securing a role as the Duchess of York’s dresser, moving among Britain’s elite for nine years.
However, her carefully constructed world came crashing down when she lost her job with the Duchess. Jane later met the charismatic businessman Thomas Cressman and fell deeply in love, but their fairytale romance quickly unraveled, ending in his shocking murder.
Speaking on the series, writer Debbie O'Malley said: "When Jane Andrews was tried for the murder of Thomas Cressman in 2001 it made headlines around the world. But behind those headlines, lay a much more complex, painful and thought-provoking story - an exploration of female ambition and human frailty and a devastating chain of events that ended in the taking of a man's life. And this story, tied up with our national preoccupation with class and our ongoing obsession with the Royal family, feels every bit as relevant now as it did twenty years ago."
How to watch The Lady
You can watch new episodes of The Lady live on ITV1 and ITVx on Sundays and Mondays at 9pm.
The full boxset is also available to stream on ITVX for those who prefer to binge the series in one go.
The Lady episode release schedule
Below is the full release schedule for The Lady:
- Episode 1 - Sunday 22nd February at 9pm
- Episode 2 - Monday 23d February at 9pm
- Episode 3 - Sunday 1st March at 9pm
- Episode 4 - Monday 2nd March at 9pm
For more info on each episode, see below:
Episode 1 - Jane Andrews’ life is transformed overnight when she secures her dream role at Buckingham Palace and forms a close bond with the Duchess of York.
Episode 2 - Jane’s fairytale begins to unravel just as a new lifeline comes into view.
Episode 3 - Cracks start to show in Jane and Tommy's relationship.
Episode 4 - Jane's perfect life comes crashing down as she faces a murder trial.
The Lady airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
