Almost Royal

Name: Almost Royal
Genre: reality, comedy

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This laugh out loud comedy-reality series joins two young British aristocrats as they embark on their first ever trip to the USA and interact with real-life members of the American public. Brother and sister Georgie and Poppy Carlton are heirs to a large country estate in England, enjoying privileged lives as distant descendants of the British royal family. The siblings - 98th and 99th in line to the throne - have agreed to a camera crew following them on their unconventional royal tour. But while the siblings are actually played by up and coming comedians, the unsuspecting people they encounter have no clue these two aren't for real.

Starring: Ed Gamble, Amy Hoggart, Gemma Whelan

Episodes

Two young British aristocrats embark on their first trip to the USA and interact with the American public. The siblings are actually played by comedians, and the unsuspecting people they encounter have no clue these two aren't for real.

1. Los Angeles

Siblings George and Poppy Carlton are the latest Brits on the LA scene. After a ...

2. Boston

Poppy and Georgie learn about the British humiliation in the Revolutionary War, ...

3. Texas

The Carltons arrive in Texas. When they're not saddling up on a ranch or embraci...

4. New York

A hipster in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood introduces the Carltons to the...

5. Detroit

In Detroit, the Carltons ruin their manicures working as car mechanics, help sma...

6. Washington, DC

The siblings hire themselves a speechwriter, meet with an easily-distracted cong...

7. Nashville

Poppy seizes the opportunity to launch herself as a country-pop star, and Georgi...

Beauty

Poppy and Georgie Carlton look at beauty in this episode, visiting a school to learn the art of the perfect blow-dry and judging a beautiful baby competition. Selflessly contributing to World Peace, Poppy receives coaching for and takes part in a beauty pageant. Miss World host Mario Lopez is on hand to answer the siblings' questions on every aspect of beauty from cradle to grave.

Outdoors

The Carltons explore the great outdoors which sees them getting up close and very personal with some Floridian wildlife, sharing an enlightening cultural exchange with a park ranger, discovering what it's like to be an actual Mermaid, hiking a trail with some real Americans, saving lives on a popular beach and finally sharing their own very particular brand of empathy with a group of SeaWorld protesters. With help from country music sensation Laura-Bell Bundy to clear up any and all misunderstandings.

Sports

In this episode, self-styled investigative YouTube journalists Poppy and Georgie Carlton are looking at the world of sports in America, trying their hand at being pundits on a TV show, becoming a mascot for a college basketball team, and visiting a drag-race track before trying the fictional and arguably pointless sport of Quidditch. Expert information is delivered by way of basketball legend Dennis Rodman.

Romance

Aspiring online commentators Poppy and Georgie Carlton have romance on the brain. As well as mastering dating etiquette, revealing all through the medium of poetry and becoming officiants at a New Orleans wedding, their path to true love leads them to learn the art of tantra, resulting in some very intimate moments with a stranger.

The Future

Aristocratic internet stars Poppy and Georgie Carlton are on a mission to find out what the future holds for the human race, starting with a simulated trip to Mars. Next up they meet people who are hoping to survive the apocalypse before joining a political candidate with a more hopeful vision. They conclude their tour by meeting some adults who embrace the future by making science fiction their passion.

Law and Order

Poppy and Georgie investigate the American system of Law and Order, joining the police in a sleepy Louisiana town on a ride-along, learning that not all dogs are cute and cuddly, and that hosting doesn't always mean being polite to your guests. The Carltons also travel to the very end of the country to meet the Border Angels who offer help to migrants on their way into the United States. Questions are put to YouTube superstar and 'crime expert' Jimmy Tatro, which leads to confusion, rather than clarity.

Work

The Carltons taking on the alien world of work, starting with a consultation on how to create the perfect resume before cooking up a storm in an American diner, learning the art of beekeeping, before taking to the city streets as drivers for rideshare company Lyft. The show ends with the Carltons attending a job fair to show off their new skills and make an inspirational speech. TV star and entrepreneur Lisa Vanderpump is on hand for advice.

Holidays

Poppy and Georgie Carlton immerse themselves in American holidays, learning about the lovely pre-Christmas event that is Thanksgiving by attending and giving a speech at a parade before making themselves at home with a host family who are kind enough to offer them dinner. They also attend Tu Bishvat, Groundhog Day and steal the show in an elaborate production of the nativity. Whitney Port is on hand to help them through the festive maze.