The White Queen(TV show/series, 2013)

Name: The White Queen
Genre: Drama
Released: 2013
Rating: 3.7

FSK: 16+ years

| 1h per episode | Genre: Drama

Mini series in 1 season with 10 episodes

Rating: 3.7/5 (with 149 votes)

The White Queen is a British historical drama television drama serial based on Philippa Gregory's historical novel series The Cousins' War. The first episode premiered on BBC One on 16 June 2013 in the UK. The drama is set against the backdrop of the Wars of the Roses and presents the story of the women involved in the long conflict for the throne of England. It starts in 1464; the nation has been at war for nine years fighting over who is the rightful king as two sides of the same family, the House of York and the House of Lancaster, contest the throne. The story follows three women, Elizabeth Woodville (Rebecca Ferguson), Margaret Beaufort (Amanda Hale) and Anne Neville (Faye Marsay), who manipulate events behind the scenes of history to gain power. Elizabeth Woodville is the protagonist in the novel The White Queen, and Margaret Beaufort and Anne Neville are the focus of the novels The Red Queen and The Kingmaker's Daughter; the three characters appear in the three novels that make up the television drama. The final episode of The White Queen... ()

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About The White Queen

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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The White Queen | Official Trailer | STARZ(Trailer, 1:01)

The White Queen Seasons and Episodes

06/16/2013Season 1 - 10 episodes

#1 | 06/16/2013In Love With The King

3.7/5 (with 10 votes)

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?

#2 | 06/23/2013The Price of Power

3.8/5 (with 9 votes)

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.

#3 | 06/30/2013The Storm

3.9/5 (with 10 votes)

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.

#4 | 07/07/2013The Bad Queen

3.8/5 (with 10 votes)

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.

#5 | 07/14/2013War At First Hand

3.8/5 (with 11 votes)

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.

#6 | 07/21/2013Love and Death

3.8/5 (with 10 votes)

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.

#7 | 07/28/2013Poison and Malmsey Wine

3.8/5 (with 10 votes)

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.

#8 | 08/04/2013Long Live The King

3.9/5 (with 9 votes)

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.

#9 | 08/11/2013The Princes in the Tower

3.8/5 (with 9 votes)

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.

#10 | 08/18/2013The Final Battle

3.8/5 (with 9 votes)

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.

Additional Information

Official websites:

www.bbc.co.uk

Production countries: France, United Kingdom (UK)

Shot in: Belgium

Based on the work of: Philippa Gregory ("The White Queen", "The Red Queen", "The Kingmaker's Daughter")

Made by: BBC Drama Productions, Company Pictures, Playground Entertainment

Original language: English (EN)

Spoken languages: English (EN)

Translated into 34 languages: Bulgarian (BG), Bosnian (BS), Czech (CS), Danish (DA), German (DE), Greek (EL), English (EN), Spanish (ES), Finnish (FI), French (FR), Hebrew (HE), Croatian (HR), Hungarian (HU), Italian (IT), Japanese (JA), Korean (KO), Lithuanian (LT), Latvian (LV), Macedonian (MK), Norwegian Bokmål (NB), Dutch (NL), Norwegian Nynorsk (NN), Norwegian (NO), Polish (PL), Portuguese (PT), Romanian (RO), Russian (RU), Slovak (SK), Slovenian (SL), Serbian (SR), Swedish (SV), Turkish (TR), Ukrainian (UK), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)

Status: Ended

First episode released on: 06/16/2013

Last episode released on: 08/18/2013

Appearing Characters: Anne Neville, 16th Countess of Warwick, Margaret of Anjou, Richard III of England, Reginald Bray, Jane Shore, Thomas Grey, 1st Marquess of Dorset, Henry Stafford, 2nd Duke of Buckingham, Robert Brackenbury, Elizabeth Woodville, Richard Neville, Cecily Neville, Duchess of York, George Stanley, 9th Baron Strange, Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby, Margaret Beaufort, Edward IV of England, Edward of Middleham, Prince of Wales, Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers, Sir John Woodville, Sir Henry Stafford, Henry VII of England, Anne Neville, Elizabeth of York, Jasper Tudor, Jacquetta of Luxembourg, George Plantagenet, 1st Duke of Clarence, Mary Woodville, Richard Woodville, 1st Earl Rivers, Margaret Beauchamp of Bletso, Isabel Neville, Duchess of Clarence, William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke, Edward V of England, Edward of Westminster, Cecily of York, Richard de Welles, 7th Baron Welles, Louis XI of France, Henry VI of England, Bona of Savoy, Catherine Woodville, Duchess of Buckingham, Richard Grey, Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York, Sir John Grey of Groby, Charles the Bold, Edmund Beaufort, 4th Duke of Somerset, John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles, Edward Plantagenet, 17th Earl of Warwick, Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury

Cast: David Oakes, Amanda Hale, Max Irons, Rebecca Ferguson, Juliet Aubrey, Veerle Baetens, Leo Bill, Emily Berrington, Arthur Darvill, Shaun Dooley, Michael Maloney, Eleanor Tomlinson, Cedric Tylleman, Aneurin Barnard, Otto Farrant, James Frain, Caroline Goodall, Andrew Gower, Rupert Graves, Ben Lamb, Michael Marcus, Faye Marsay, Freya Mavor, Janet McTeer, Robert Pugh, Frances Tomelty, Rupert Young, Joey Batey, Elinor Crawley, Hugh Mitchell, Dean-Charles Chapman, Ashley Charles, Michael Jenn, Nicholas Croucher, Kenji Tielemans, Simon Ginty, Oscar Kennedy, Pixie Davies, Eloise Webb, Lizzy McInnerny, Tom McKay, Eve Ponsonby, Sonny Ashbourne Serkis, Andreas Perschewski, David Shelley, Lize Feryn, Madeleine Harris, Elsa Houben, Ben Van den Heuvel, Ed Brody, Rudi Goodman, Ted Allpress, Nick James, Christophe Haddad, Reece Pockney, Martin Turner, Joren Seldeslachts, Guy Flanagan, Nick Hendrix, Ben-Ryan Davies, Isabella Blake-Thomas, Tom De Beckker, Halyna Kyyashko, Nina Van Rompaey

Creator: Philippa Gregory

Director: James Kent

Composer: John Lunn

Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):

"白皇后"

"מלכה לבנה"

"Biała Królowa"

Keywords: 15th century, monarchy, miniseries, secret wedding, queen, historical drama, war of the roses, england, palace intrigue, royal family