Buckingham Palace: A Year in the Life has a new episode airing Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 8:35pm. Series 1, Episode 4 titled "Autumn" will be broadcast on 5.
Autumn brings a specific rhythm to Buckingham Palace, driven by the demands of state visits. Staff scramble to prepare guest suites and finalise banquet menus for the influx of foreign dignitaries. Yet the season offers a dual purpose. The shifting weather creates a narrow window for conservation work on the building’s historic stonework, while cooler conditions allow experts to tackle priceless interiors that require stable environments. These teams use the quiet moments between diplomatic engagements to preserve the fabric of the residence, balancing the immediate pressures of protocol with long-term structural care. The episode highlights how the calendar dictates not just who enters the doors, but how the building itself is maintained.
Programme Information
Channel: 5
Status: Running
Genre(s): Drama
Runtime: 90 minutes
Rating: N/A/10
Official Site: Buckingham Palace: A Year in the Life
Main Cast
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Episode Details
Series: 1
Episode: 4
Episode Title: Autumn
Air Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Air Time: 8:35pm
Runtime: 90 minutes
Previous Episode
S1E3: Spring
Aired: Saturday, October 3, 2026
A behind-the-scenes look at the royal residence during spring, as rare daffodil displays bloom, royal traditions take centre stage and staff prepare everything from afternoon teas to ceremonial horses for the busy season ahead. There are VE Day commemorations, the resetting of 500 historic clocks for British Summer Time, and the people and preparations behind the start of the royal ceremonial year.
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