Drama Clip: The White Queen

The White Queen is based Philippa Gregory's historical novel series The Cousins' War, (The White Queen, The Red Queen and The Kingmaker's Daughter).

Set in the time of the Wars of the Roses, the series is the story of the women caught up in the 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 of England, as two sides of the same family, the House of York and the House of Lancaster, are in violent conflict over the throne. The story focuses on three women in their quest for power, as they manipulate behind the scenes of history—Elizabeth Woodville, Margaret Beaufort and Anne Neville.

Number of episodes: 10

This is a period drama.