Series synopsis
The White Princess is an American drama war & politics television series that premiered on STARZ on April 16, 2017. It ended on June 4, 2017. It stars Jodie Comer, Rebecca Benson, Jacob Collins-Levy and Kenneth Cranham.
The story of Elizabeth of York, the White Queen's daughter, and her marriage to the Lancaster victor, Henry VII. Based on the Philippa Gregory book of the same name.
Premise
The story of Elizabeth of York, the White Queen's daughter, and her marriage to the Lancaster victor, Henry VII. Based on the Philippa Gregory book of the same name.
Premise: Love to the death.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jodie Comer as Elizabeth of York
- Rebecca Benson as Margaret Pole
- Jacob Collins-Levy as Henry VII of England
- Kenneth Cranham as John Morton
- Essie Davis as Elizabeth Woodville
- Richard Dillane as Thomas Stanley
- Patrick Gibson as Richard of Shrewsbury
- Caroline Goodall as Cecily Neville
Supporting cast
- Amy Manson as Catherine Gordon
- Adrian Rawlins as John de la Pole
- Vincent Regan as Jasper Tudor
- Suki Waterhouse as Cecily of York
- Joanne Whalley as Margaret of York
- Andrew Whipp as Richard Pole
- Michelle Fairley as Margaret Beaufort
Guest cast
- Ned Elliott as Richard of Shrewsbury
- Luc Webb as Edward V of England
- Derek Frood as The Mayor of York
- Kitty Smith as Ruth
- Justin Groves as Jester
- Emmanuelle Bouaziz as Mary of Burgundy
- Rhys Connah as Edward Plantagenet
- Heidi Ely as Bridget of York
- Oliver Hembrough as John de la Pole
- Rosie Knightley as Anne of York
- Ava Masters as Catherine of York
- Iain Batchelor as Maximilian I of Habsburg
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | April 16, 2017 | June 4, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In Bed with the Enemy England is in a fractious state as Henry Tudor is set to ascend the throne. Lizzie must fulfill her promise to marry King Henry VII in order to bring peace to the warring nation. |
April 16, 2017 |
| 2 |
Hearts and Minds King Henry VII sets out on Royal Progress, in an attempt to establish himself as the new sovereign, but finds a dangerous, deeply divided kingdom. Lizzie's loyalties are further complicated by the child she is expecting. |
April 23, 2017 |
| 3 |
Burgundy Lizzie struggles through her labor while King Henry's envoys embark on a diplomatic mission to Burgundy, a York stronghold abroad. Lizzie learns she has more in common with her husband than she first imagined. |
April 30, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | STARZ |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 16, 2017 |
| Last aired | June 4, 2017 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:00:00 |