The White Queen (2013)

About The White Queen

The White Queen is a riveting portrayal of one of the most dramatic and turbulent times in English history. This epic begins in war-torn 1464 and is uniquely told through the perspective of three different, yet equally relentless women- Elizabeth Woodville, Margaret Beaufort and Anne Neville. In their quest for power, they will scheme, manipulate and seduce their way onto the English throne.

Making / Production

The television series was produced by the BBC and premiered on BBC One in the United Kingdom. It is a historic drama based on the novel series of the same name by Phillipa Gregory and was adapted for television by Emma Frost.

Actors

• Rebecca Ferguson as Elizabeth Woodville: A commoner who becomes queen by winning the heart of the king with her beauty and cunning.
• Max Irons as King Edward IV: The ethereal and handsome king who is taken by the beauty of a common woman, Elizabeth.
• Amanda Hale as Margaret Beaufort: Mother of the future King Henry VII and a staunch adherent of the House of Lancaster.
• Faye Marsay as Anne Neville: The daughter of Richard Neville who later becomes the wife of Richard III.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was filmed in Belgium, which doubled for 15th century England.
• Rebecca Ferguson who played the role of Elizabeth Woodville is a Swedish actress.
• The White Queen took over Downton Abbey's slot on BBC's Sunday night schedule in 2013.

Awards

The White Queen was nominated for several awards including three Golden Globe Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, and a People's Choice Award.

Quotes

• "I have plenty of heart. Just not for you." - Elizabeth Woodville
• "I am the queen. Sometimes I can be merciful. Sometimes I like to deal with things... myself." - Elizabeth Woodville
• "I will fight for my son's right until my last breath." - Margaret Beaufort

Music, Soundtrack

• Main Title - The King's Arrival: Composed by John Lunn
• Courtship & Wedding: Composed by John Lunn
• Coronation: Composed by John Lunn
• I Have Won You: Composed by John Lunn