Plot Synopsis

SECRETS OF PRINCE ANDREW is a two-part documentary that tells the inside story of Andrew's scandal-plagued life, including the disastrous BBC Newsnight interview in November 2019 that shook the monarchy to its core. This definitive Prince Andrew biography features the twists and turns of Palace intrigue, secret conversations, and looks at the Queen's involvement in the repercussions following the BBC Newsnight revelations. With exclusive interviews and unprecedented access, the program provides a unique perspective on the Prince's life, offering an in-depth look at the chain of events that led to his downfall. The two-parter features interviews with renowned journalist Emily Maitlis, who gives a first-hand account of the nerve-wracking preparations and the interview that forever changed Prince Andrew's life. Other contributors include Samantha McAlister, the BBC Newsnight producer who spent over a year negotiating the interview with the Palace and securing the scoop of a lifetime, journalist and author Vicky Ward, Palace insiders, and friends and advisors who know Prince Andrew best. Both two-hour episodes of SECRETS OF PRINCE ANDREW debuted back-to-back on Monday, August 21, 2023 from 8pm-Midnight ET/PT on A&E:

Part 1 (Monday, August 21, 2023 from 8-10pm): Prince Andrew was born into immense royal privilege, became a war hero and Royal pin up, but his life took a wrong turn when he pursued a lavish lifestyle and friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Part 2 ((Monday, August 21, 2023 from 10pm-Midnight): The inside story of how Jeffery Epstein's death prompted Prince Andrew to take part in a BBC interview so disastrous he was stripped of his royal titles.