Series synopsis
The White Queen is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC One on June 16, 2013. It ended on August 18, 2013. It stars Rebecca Ferguson, Max Irons, Amanda Hale and Janet McTeer.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Rebecca Ferguson as Elizabeth Woodville
- Max Irons as Edward IV of England
- Amanda Hale as Margaret Beaufort
- Janet McTeer as Jacquetta of Luxembourg
- James Frain as Richard Neville
- Tom McKay as Jasper Tudor
- Faye Marsay as Anne Neville
- Juliet Aubrey as Anne Beauchamp
Supporting cast
- Aneurin Barnard as Richard III of England
- Caroline Goodall as Cecily Neville
- Rupert Graves as Thomas Stanley
- Ben Lamb as Anthony Woodville
- Michael Maloney as Henry Stafford
- David Oakes as George Plantagenet
- Eve Ponsonby as Mary Woodville
- Eleanor Tomlinson as Isabel Neville
Guest cast
- Eloise Webb as Elizabeth of York
- Nick James as Thomas Grey
- Rudi Goodman as Richard Grey
- Simon Ginty as John Neville
- Lize Feryn as Bona of Savoy
- Martin Turner as Archbishop
- Christophe Haddad as John Grey
- Joren Seldeslachts as Charles the Bold
- Reece Pockney as Henry VII of England
- Elsa Houben as Katherine Woodville
- Ben Van den Heuvel as Harry Stafford
- Hugh Mitchell as Richard Welles
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | June 16, 2013 | August 18, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In Love With The King 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? |
June 16, 2013 |
| 2 |
The Price of Power 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. |
June 23, 2013 |
| 3 |
The Storm 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. |
June 30, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 16, 2013 |
| Last aired | August 18, 2013 |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |