The White Queen

The White Queen

It’s 1464 and England has been at war for nine years due to the bloody War of the Roses between the House of York and the House of Lancaster over who is the country's true king. Young Edward IV, heir to the House of York, is crowned king with help from master manipulator Lord Warwick who has a plan to control the throne, but the plan comes crashing down when Edward falls in love with Lancastrian commoner Elizabeth Woodville. A violent struggle for the crown ensues between Woodville, adversary Margaret Beaufort and Anne Neville, a pawn in her father's power game.

Languages:
English
Year of production:
2013
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
TV shows creator:
Colin Teague
CAST:
Chapter 1

1. Chapter 1

Elizabeth loses her husband fighting for Henry VI, and her wealth is taken. Her only hope is to win over her enemy, King Edward IV.

Chapter 2

2. Chapter 2

Elizabeth’s coronation is grand. She and Jacquetta marry off siblings to secure power and build a loyal royal family for Edward’s reign.

Chapter 3

3. Chapter 3

Margaret joins Warwick’s failed rebellion. Traitors flee, some to France. Elizabeth and Jacquetta turn to witchcraft to stop them.

Chapter 4

4. Chapter 4

Elizabeth is shaken by Isabel’s loss. Rumors spread that Margaret of Anjou wants Henry VI back on the throne. George grows bitter.

War At First Hand

5. War At First Hand

Warwick doubts George’s loyalty and sends Isabel home. Edward defeats Margaret and Jasper at Tewkesbury with Anne Neville present.

Love And Death

6. Love And Death

Elizabeth faces an uncertain future. Anne feels trapped, unable to contact her exiled mother, as Elizabeth welcomes her newborn son.

Chapter 7

7. Chapter 7

Elizabeth’s baby is revived by Margaret Beaufort’s touch. She believes Margaret saved him. Anne gives birth and lives happily away.

Long Live The King

8. Long Live The King

Edward falls gravely ill and names Richard Lord Protector. His death shatters Elizabeth, who loses her crown and security.

The Princes In The Tower

9. The Princes In The Tower

King Richard III rewards allies. Anne secretly plots with Brackenbury, wishing Elizabeth’s daughter in the tower dead.

The Final Battle

10. The Final Battle

Queen Anne Neville grows frail. After losing her son and hearing of Richard’s love for Princess Elizabeth, she prepares for death.