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Philippa Gregory's The Real White Queen and Her Rivals
Season 1
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- S1 E1 - Women of AmbitionJuly 16, 201351minThe brutal and bloody dynastic conflict known as the War of the Roses tore medieval England apart. Acclaimed author Philippa Gregory delves into the lives of three remarkable women at the heart of the conflict: The White Queen, Elizabeth Woodville and her rivals Margaret Beaufort and Anne Neville. To what extent did these powerful, ambitious women influence this pivotal point in English history?Subscribe to BBC Select for $5.99/month
- S1 E2 - Power GamesJuly 23, 201352minPowerful, driven women were decisive figures in the brutal medieval conflict known as the War of the Roses. Author Phillipa Gregory profiles these women whose influence was as vital as the kings and nobles of this dynastic feud. Elizabeth Woodville, the White Queen, was a commoner whose beauty enchanted a King but then struggled to hold a grip on the throne for herself and her children.Subscribe to BBC Select for $5.99/month
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- Audio languages
- English
- Subtitles
- English [CC]
- Producers
- Steve Condie
- Starring
- Philippa Gregory
- Studio
- Oxford Scientific Films
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