The White Queen

2013 · War & Politics, Drama · 1 season · ★ 7.3

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Synopsis of The White Queen

England, 1464. For nine years, the country has been torn apart by the Wars of the Roses, with the houses of York and Lancaster, two branches of the Plantagenet family, fighting for the throne. The series follows three women who, from behind the scenes, steer events to gain power for themselves and their families. Elizabeth Woodville, played by Rebecca Ferguson, is a Yorkist married to King Edward IV. Margaret Beaufort, played by Amanda Hale, belongs to the Lancastrians and is the mother of Henry Tudor. Anne Neville, played by Faye Marsay, is also from York. The production, created by Philippa Gregory, airs on BBC One.

1season

10episodes

63 minper episode

7.3audience scoreTMDB · 373 votes

7.7IMDb rating34,630 votes

Seasons of The White Queen

Season 12013 · 10 ep. · ★ 7.1

Cast by The White Queen

Rebecca FergusonElizabeth Woodville10 episodes

Max IronsEdward IV of England10 episodes

Amanda HaleMargaret Beaufort10 episodes

Janet McTeerJacquetta of Luxembourg10 episodes

James FrainRichard Neville10 episodes

Tom McKayJasper Tudor10 episodes

Faye MarsayAnne Neville10 episodes

Juliet AubreyAnne Beauchamp10 episodes

Aneurin BarnardRichard III of England10 episodes

Caroline GoodallCecily Neville10 episodes

Rupert GravesThomas Stanley10 episodes

Ben LambAnthony Woodville10 episodes

Michael MaloneyHenry Stafford10 episodes

David OakesGeorge Plantagenet10 episodes

Eve PonsonbyMary Woodville10 episodes

Eleanor TomlinsonIsabel Neville10 episodes

Otto FarrantThomas Grey5 episodes

David ShelleyHenry VI of England4 episodes

Dean-Charles ChapmanRichard Grey4 episodes

Pixie DaviesElizabeth of York3 episodes

Oscar KennedyHenry VII of England3 episodes

Cedric TyllemanServant Felix3 episodes

Elinor CrawleyCecily of York3 episodes

Arthur DroeshautGeoffrey the Changeling3 episodes

Ted AllpressRichard of Shrewsbury3 episodes

Sonny Ashbourne SerkisEdward V of England3 episodes

Leo BillReginald Bray3 episodes

Emily BerringtonJane Shore3 episodes

Ashley CharlesThomas Grey3 episodes

Shaun DooleyRobert Brackenbury3 episodes

Michael MarcusHenry VII of England3 episodes

Freya MavorElizabeth of York3 episodes

Frances TomeltyMargaret Beauchamp3 episodes

Charles Dhondtfarmer-soldier (uncredited extra)3 episodes

Eloise WebbElizabeth of York2 episodes

Nick JamesThomas Grey2 episodes

Rudi GoodmanRichard Grey2 episodes

Simon GintyJohn Neville2 episodes

Elsa HoubenKatherine Woodville2 episodes

Hugh MitchellRichard Welles2 episodes

Technical Details

Address: Colin Teague, Jamie Payne, James Kent
Writing: Emma Frost, Malcolm Campbell, Lisa McGee, Nicole Taylor
Music: John Lunn
Photography: Fabian Wagner, David Luther, Jean-Philippe Gossart
Original novel: Philippa Gregory
Production: Gina Cronk
Executive Producer: Jan Vrints, Eurydice Gysel, Philippa Gregory, George Faber
Production companies: Playground Entertainment, Company Pictures, BBC Drama Productions
Network or Platform: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Original Language: English
Premiere: June 16, 2013
Last Episode: August 18, 2013 (1x10)
Status: Ended
Type: Miniseries
Awards: Nominated for 4 Emmy Awards; 12 nominations in total.
Links: IMDb · TMDB · Official Website

Trivia about The White Queen

The budget was £25 million and filming lasted 120 days, with 250 sets including dungeons, palaces, castles, and 12 state banquets, as well as at least two coronations.

Two edited versions were made: one for the BBC and another, more sexually explicit version for the United States.

The series received three nominations at the 71 Golden Globes, two of them for the performances of Ferguson and McTeer.

Barbara Ellen of The Observer compared the series to a Timotei ad and said the sex scenes were so bland that she ended up craving ice cream.

On August 20, 2013, the BBC announced it would not commission a second season, possibly due to the series' lukewarm reception.

Philippa Gregory presented the two-part documentary The Real White Queen and Her Rivals, which BBC Two aired on July 17 and 24, 2013.

Rebecca Ferguson landed the role of Elizabeth Woodville the night before the first script reading and, after a crash course in horseback riding, arrived on set in Bruges three days later.

The production was mainly shot in Belgium to take advantage of tax incentives, while its Flemish architecture helped reduce the need for digital effects.

Sources: Wikipedia (English)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Seasons Does The White Queen Have?

The White Queen has 1 season and 10 episodes in total.

Where to Watch The White Queen?

The White Queen is available to subscribers on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (availability may vary by country).

Has The White Queen Ended?

Yes. The White Queen has ended, and its final episode aired on August 18, 2013.

Who Is in The White Queen?

The main cast includes Rebecca Ferguson (Elizabeth Woodville), Max Irons (Edward IV of England), Amanda Hale (Margaret Beaufort) and Janet McTeer (Jacquetta of Luxembourg).

How Long Does It Take to Watch The White Queen from Start to Finish?

With episodes of about 63 minutes, watching all 10 episodes takes approximately 11 hours.

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