Warrior Queen

A stately, talk-heavy historical drama that simmers with grievance and defiance, feeling like a stage play brought to ancient Britain.

Created by

Michael Custance

Starring

Nigel Hawthorne, Michael Gothard, Siân Phillips

Overview

Warrior Queen is a British television series made by Thames Television for ITV from 20 February to 27 March 1978. Set in Britain under Roman rule, this historical drama starred Siân Phillips in the title role as Boudica, queen of the Iceni and chronicled her efforts to maintain the peace for her people and fight the Romans. Nigel Hawthorne played the Roman tax collector Catus Decianus.

How it feels

Tense, earnest, dark and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Power, rebellion, colonialism, justice

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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