The White Queen

The White Queen

Ended First aired 16/Jun/2013 United Kingdom English 1 season(s) 10 episode(s)
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Set against the backdrop of the Wars of the Roses, the series is the story of the women caught up in the protracted conflict for the throne of England.
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Season 1 · Miniseries
10 episode(s) · Air date: 16/Jun/2013
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S1E10
The Final Battle
Air date: 18/Aug/2013 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 63 min
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Princess Elizabeth's engagement to Henry Tudor threatens to divide court loyalties. Richard knows he can no longer avoid the battle which will decide his fate as king. Margaret does not know whose side her husband will support, and fears for her son. As the final battle for the crown draws near, Elizabeth continues to plot to put her daughter on the throne whatever the outcome.

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Princess Elizabeth's engagement to Henry Tudor threatens to divide court loyalties. Richard knows he can no longer avoid the battle which will decide his fate as king. Margaret does not know whose side her husband will support, and fears for her son. As the final battle for the crown draws near, Elizabeth continues to plot to put her daughter on the throne whatever the outcome.

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S1E9
The Princes in the Tower
Air date: 11/Aug/2013 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 57 min
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The future of the princes in the Tower is in Richard's hands: they are a threat to his reign but also to Margaret's hopes of seeing her son Henry Tudor on the throne. As Margaret plots the boys' removal, Anne is tormented by fears she has unwittingly sealed the princes' fate. Elizabeth, in sanctuary, is horrified to realise she has made a pact with her enemies and turns to witchcraft to punish the guilty.

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The future of the princes in the Tower is in Richard's hands: they are a threat to his reign but also to Margaret's hopes of seeing her son Henry Tudor on the throne. As Margaret plots the boys' removal, Anne is tormented by fears she has unwittingly sealed the princes' fate. Elizabeth, in sanctuary, is horrified to realise she has made a pact with her enemies and turns to witchcraft to punish the guilty.

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S1E8
Long Live The King
Air date: 04/Aug/2013 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
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After years of peace an untimely death once again engulfs Elizabeth in a fight for the throne. Trapped in sanctuary and threatened by those closest to her, Elizabeth is forced into an alliance with Margaret Beaufort. Suspicion and doubt poison the court, turning friends into enemies and family into murderers.

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After years of peace an untimely death once again engulfs Elizabeth in a fight for the throne. Trapped in sanctuary and threatened by those closest to her, Elizabeth is forced into an alliance with Margaret Beaufort. Suspicion and doubt poison the court, turning friends into enemies and family into murderers.

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Poison and Malmsey Wine
Air date: 28/Jul/2013 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
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George's anger at losing the Warwick inheritance and his failure to capture the crown resurfaces, with horrific consequences. As the court divides, George openly accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft and Edward of murder. This is treason, and Edward must condemn his own brother to death. Elizabeth finally has revenge on those who killed her father, but it does not bring her comfort.

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George's anger at losing the Warwick inheritance and his failure to capture the crown resurfaces, with horrific consequences. As the court divides, George openly accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft and Edward of murder. This is treason, and Edward must condemn his own brother to death. Elizabeth finally has revenge on those who killed her father, but it does not bring her comfort.

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Love and Death
Air date: 21/Jul/2013 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
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The crown is secure, but there is no peace at court. Elizabeth suffers more emotional turmoil as she loses those closest to her. Margaret Beaufort plans a political marriage to bring Henry home from exile - but has she met her match in Lord Stanley? Anne's marriage made her a traitor, so she is handed into George's care. His motives for keeping her away from court are questioned by Richard, who fears for Anne's safety.

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The crown is secure, but there is no peace at court. Elizabeth suffers more emotional turmoil as she loses those closest to her. Margaret Beaufort plans a political marriage to bring Henry home from exile - but has she met her match in Lord Stanley? Anne's marriage made her a traitor, so she is handed into George's care. His motives for keeping her away from court are questioned by Richard, who fears for Anne's safety.

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War At First Hand
Air date: 14/Jul/2013 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
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Lancaster is restored to the throne, with Warwick in control. But rumours that Edward is returning with an army unsettle the court. Anne and Margaret of Anjou sail from France, uncertain they will reach Warwick in time to win. Divided families face each other across the battlefield. Can Elizabeth's witchcraft save her husband, or will Warwick triumph? As many fall in the battle, everyone's fortunes change forever.

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Lancaster is restored to the throne, with Warwick in control. But rumours that Edward is returning with an army unsettle the court. Anne and Margaret of Anjou sail from France, uncertain they will reach Warwick in time to win. Divided families face each other across the battlefield. Can Elizabeth's witchcraft save her husband, or will Warwick triumph? As many fall in the battle, everyone's fortunes change forever.

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The Bad Queen
Air date: 07/Jul/2013 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
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Exiled in France, Warwick still plots to control the crown. His youngest daughter Anne is used to make an unexpected alliance, giving him command of a huge army. When Warwick lands in England, Edward must decide whether to fight or run. Terrified, Elizabeth escapes to sanctuary, not knowing if her husband is alive or dead. She gives birth to a longed-for son, but is in fear for her life as Warwick enters London.

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Exiled in France, Warwick still plots to control the crown. His youngest daughter Anne is used to make an unexpected alliance, giving him command of a huge army. When Warwick lands in England, Edward must decide whether to fight or run. Terrified, Elizabeth escapes to sanctuary, not knowing if her husband is alive or dead. She gives birth to a longed-for son, but is in fear for her life as Warwick enters London.

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The Storm
Air date: 30/Jun/2013 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
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Desperate to further her son's claim to the throne, Margaret Beaufort joins Warwick's rebellion against Edward. The rebellion fails and the traitors must run for their lives. Jasper Tudor escapes into exile, while Warwick and George sail for France. Elizabeth and Jacquetta turn to witchcraft to stop them, but it is Isabel who is punished.

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Desperate to further her son's claim to the throne, Margaret Beaufort joins Warwick's rebellion against Edward. The rebellion fails and the traitors must run for their lives. Jasper Tudor escapes into exile, while Warwick and George sail for France. Elizabeth and Jacquetta turn to witchcraft to stop them, but it is Isabel who is punished.

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The Price of Power
Air date: 23/Jun/2013 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
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After Elizabeth's coronation, an extravagant display designed to silence critics of their marriage, Edward needs a son to secure his reign. But tensions at court escalate into outright war and Edward must fight those closest to him to retain his crown. Elizabeth faces devastating loss as the full force of Warwick's hatred is revealed.

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After Elizabeth's coronation, an extravagant display designed to silence critics of their marriage, Edward needs a son to secure his reign. But tensions at court escalate into outright war and Edward must fight those closest to him to retain his crown. Elizabeth faces devastating loss as the full force of Warwick's hatred is revealed.

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In Love With The King
Air date: 16/Jun/2013 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
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After meeting beautiful widow Elizabeth Woodville, young King Edward IV must choose between love and loyalty. Will a country divided by war and a court divided by jealousy be destroyed by a woman many consider a witch?

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After meeting beautiful widow Elizabeth Woodville, young King Edward IV must choose between love and loyalty. Will a country divided by war and a court divided by jealousy be destroyed by a woman many consider a witch?

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Rebecca Ferguson
Rebecca Ferguson
Elizabeth Woodville
Max Irons
Max Irons
Edward IV of England
Amanda Hale
Amanda Hale
Margaret Beaufort
Janet McTeer
Janet McTeer
Jacquetta of Luxembourg
James Frain
James Frain
Richard Neville
Tom McKay
Tom McKay
Jasper Tudor
Faye Marsay
Faye Marsay
Anne Neville
Juliet Aubrey
Juliet Aubrey
Anne Beauchamp
Aneurin Barnard
Aneurin Barnard
Richard III of England
Caroline Goodall
Caroline Goodall
Cecily Neville
Rupert Graves
Rupert Graves
Thomas Stanley
Ben Lamb
Ben Lamb
Anthony Woodville
Michael Maloney
Michael Maloney
Henry Stafford
David Oakes
David Oakes
George Plantagenet
Eve Ponsonby
Eve Ponsonby
Mary Woodville
Eleanor Tomlinson
Eleanor Tomlinson
Isabel Neville
Eloise Webb
Eloise Webb
Elizabeth of York
Nick James
Nick James
Thomas Grey

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Jean-Philippe Gossart
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Colin Teague
Colin Teague
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James Kent
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Jamie Payne
Jamie Payne
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Ben Lester
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Tom Deverell
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Alex Verbaere
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David Claikens
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